Debacle

[dɪˈbɑːkəl] or [dɪˈbɑkəl]

Definition

(noun.) a sudden and violent collapse.

(noun.) flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer.

Editor: Tracy--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A breaking or bursting forth; a violent rush or flood of waters which breaks down opposing barriers, and hurls forward and disperses blocks of stone and other debris.

Inputed by Evelyn

Definition

n. a breaking up of ice on a river: (geol.) a sudden flood of water leaving its path strewed with debris.

Typed by Clyde