Flashboarding (Noun)
Meaning
Boarding place along the top of a dam to increase its height.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The reservoir was designed to have flashboarding along the top of the dam to accommodate periods of high water levels.
- As part of the maintenance work, new flashboarding was installed on top of the existing dam structure.
- Flashboarding allows the water level in the reservoir to be temporarily increased, helping to supply additional power during peak demand.
- After inspecting the dam, the engineer determined that the existing flashboarding was still in good condition and didn't require replacement.
- In addition to its original function, the flashboarding also helps to protect the downstream ecosystem from excessive water flows.