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impoundment

noun
im·​pound·​ment | \ im-ˈpau̇n(d)-mənt How to pronounce impoundment (audio) \

Definition of impoundment

1 : the act of impounding : the state of being impounded
2 : a body of water formed by impounding
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Examples of impoundment in a Sentence

after his impoundment in the garage all weekend, the family dog was ready to frolic

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 Lake Ashtabula is an impoundment on the Sheyenne River in Barnes and Griggs counties. — USA TODAY, "Child rock climber, baby doll scare, real-life RoboCop: News from around our 50 states," 20 June 2019 Alpine: Luna Lake A 75-acre impoundment of the San Francisco River sits in the White Mountains at 8,300 feet elevation. — Roger Naylor, azcentral, "These Arizona campgrounds will reserve your spot," 17 June 2019

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First Known Use of impoundment

circa 1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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