noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The excessive accumulation of water in low-lying areas, remaining 48 hours after the end of rainfall under conditions ordinarily conducive to drying. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The accumulation of water on a flat roof, potentially leading to leakage. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of pond form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

artificial lakebayou lakecisterndamdead waterdike

Example

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"They have seen showers of rain but they have never seen any puddle or large water ponding."

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