flow

²flow

noun

Definition of FLOW

1

: an act of flowing

2

a : flood 1a b : flood 2 <the tide's ebb and flow>

3

a : a smooth uninterrupted movement or progress <a flow of information> b : stream; also : a mass of material which has flowed when molten <an old lava flow> c : the direction of movement or development <go with the flow>

4

: the quantity that flows in a certain time <a gauge that measures fuel flow>

5

: menstruation

6

a : the motion characteristic of fluids b : a continuous transfer of energy

Examples of FLOW

1. a sudden flow of tears
2. a steady flow of traffic
3. The doctor was trying to stop the flow of blood.
4. We want to encourage the free flow of ideas.
5. the westward flow of settlers
6. We've been receiving a constant flow of phone calls.
7. measuring blood flow to the brain

First Known Use of FLOW

15th century