Overflow and Spillway

Overflow

Overflow noun - A great flow of water or of something that overwhelms.

Spillway and overflow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spillway" instead a noun "Overflow".

Nearby Words: overflowing, overflowed, overflown

Spillway

Spillway noun - A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction.
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Synonyms for Spillway

Overflow and spillway are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overflow" instead a noun "Spillway".

Nearby Word: spill
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