flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer
source: WordNet 3.0
a sound defeat
source: WordNet 3.0
A breaking or bursting forth; a violent rush or flood of waters which breaks down opposing barriers, and hurls forward and disperses blocks of stone and other débris.
source: Webster 1913
A sudden breaking up or breaking loose; a violent dispersion or disruption; impetuous rush; outburst.
