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flood barrier

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meanings of floodand barrier


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flood
noun
uk /flʌd/ us /flʌd/
a large amount of water covering an area that is ...
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barrier
noun[C]
uk /ˈbær.i.ər/ us /ˈber.i.ɚ/
a long pole, fence, wall, or natural feature, such as a mountain or sea, that stops people from ...
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Examples of flood barrier


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Provisional estimates show that while the floodbarrier itself will cost £39 million, the downstream flood defences will cost £77 million.
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I remind him of the letter from two eminent firms of consultants contained in the first report of the studies on the floodbarrier.
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No floodbarrier can work for ever.
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There was one issue which was not then taken to a conclusion because the studies were not complete, and that was the design of the floodbarrier itself.
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A metal floodbarrier was erected around the terminal to prevent flood-borne debris from causing damage to the structure.
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Londoners have become complacent, thinking that the floodbarrier will protect them.
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A floodbarrier has been installed below the first bridge.
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The landscape project includes wide public spaces and a promenade on the top of the floodbarrier.
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This river was tidal until a floodbarrier was built downstream in the mid 20th century.
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This simple, inexpensive floodbarrier has great potential for increasing urban resilience to flood events and shows significant promise for developing nations with its low cost and simple, fool-proof design.
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The floodbarrier is closed.
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In areas with lower financial and engineering capital, there are cheaper and simpler options for flood barriers.
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Flood barriers can be manufactured to meet governmental or industry standards.
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About 20,000 soldiers were sent to assist in the evacuation and reinforce flood barriers.
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Especially, after the havoc caused by the torrential rains in 1977, need was realised to build flood barriers along the river.
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Local resistance to the building and maintenance of flood barriers has disrupted government work in several instances.
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