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ponding

/ˈpɒndɪŋ/

/ˈpɑndɪŋ/

pondingnoun

Translations

застой воды

The heavy rain caused ponding on the roads.

Сильный дождь вызвал застой воды на дорогах.

Definitions

The accumulation of water, typically rainwater, in a particular area, often due to poor drainage.

After the heavy rain, there was significant ponding on the flat roof of the building.

Synonyms

standing water

pondinggerund / present participle

/ˈpɒn.dɪŋ/

/ˈpɑn.dɪŋ/

Functions attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "ponding load", "ponding roof").

Definitions

Describing or relating to the condition in which water accumulates and remains on a surface.

The engineer warned that the ponding roof could collapse under the added weight.

pondnoun

Definitions

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.

The ducks were swimming in the pond near the park.

A small, artificial body of water used for decorative or agricultural purposes.

The garden featured a beautiful koi pond surrounded by flowers.

the Atlantic Ocean (informal, chiefly British)

Her music became popular on both sides of the pond.

pondverb

ponding

Gerund

ponded

Past Simple

ponded

Past Participle

ponding

Gerund

/pɒnd/

/pɑnd/

Translations

обдумывать

She likes to pond over her decisions before making them.

Она любит обдумывать свои решения, прежде чем принимать их.

Additional translations

углубляться

Definitions

To form a pond or pool by collecting water.

After the heavy rain, water began to pond in the low-lying areas of the field.

To cause (water) to accumulate and remain on a surface.

Engineers designed the roof to prevent water from ponding after storms.

Synonyms

pondadjective

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or found in a pond.

The scientists collected pond samples to study microorganisms.

pondproper noun

Definitions

A surname.

Dr. Pond published several influential papers on ecology.