The rapid draining of a lake created by a dam of glacial ice, wherein the lake water undermines the glacier plugging the outlet, leading to a flood.

(figuratively) To give permission or time to speak at a public meeting.

A suburban area of Glasgow, Scotland (OS grid ref NS5861).

(naval slang) To set the clock forward in order to shorten one's time on watch.

A census-designated place in Nevada County, California, United States.

(biology) That floats in water without attachment to anything and with no means of propulsion

A census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Alternative form of floodprone

(swimming) A floating position in which the swimmer lies face down on the water with the arms extended forward and the legs behind them.

Of buses, trams or trains, built with a floor closer to ground level to ease access for passengers.