impoundage en · NOUN
Etymology
From impound + -age.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of impounding.
- (countable, uncountable) The fee or fine for impounding.
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(countable, uncountable) The installation of a dam to create a reservoir or similar body of water.
During three seasons prior to impoundage , mosquito catching stations were established in the reservoir area and inspected regularly in order to determine approximately the prevalence of anopheline mosquitoes in the area under natural conditions.
1941, Tennessee Valley Authority, The Pickwick Landing Project, page 285:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| impoundages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |