flowed; flowing; flows
Definition of flow
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a(1) : to issue or move in a stream
rivers flow into the sea
(2) : circulate
b : to move with a continual change of place among the constituent particles
molasses flows slowly water flowing over the dam
2 : rise the tide ebbs and flows
3 : abound a land flowing with natural resources
4a : to proceed smoothly and readily
conversation flowed easily
b : to have a smooth continuity
the flowing lines of the car
5 : to hang loose and billowing
her gown flowed around her
6 : to derive from a source : come the wealth that flows from trade
7 : to deform under stress without cracking or rupturing
—used especially of minerals and rocks
8 : menstruate
1 : to cause to flow
flowing oil over the swamp to kill mosquito larvae
2 : to discharge in a flow
The new oil well flowed 100 barrels a day.
flow
nounDefinition of flow (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : an act of flowing
2a : flood sense 1a
b : flood sense 2 the tide's ebb and flow
3a : a smooth uninterrupted movement or progress
a flow of information
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
6a : the motion characteristic of fluids
b : a continuous transfer of energy
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The first known use of flow was before the 12th century
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