Definition: 1. The motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) 2. The amount of fluid that flows in a given time. 3. The continuous production or supply of something. 4. Any uninterrupted stream or discharge.
Use 'flow' in a sentence:
1. Large numbers of refugees continue to flow from the troubled region into the no-man's land.
2. She unbound her hair and let it flow loose in the wind.
3. His words flowed more readily.
4. She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.
5. Yet the talent flow isn't universal.
6. Fu Xi discovered the flow between heaven and earth.
7. It was obvious that money flowed freely in their family.
8. Blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.
9. He had been replying for some 40 minutes already and was still in full flow.
10. It works only in the veins, where the blood flow is slower.
11. You've interrupted my flow─I can't remember what I was saying.
12. The party got livelier as the drink began to flow.
13. Election results flowed in throughout the night.
14. Troops would patrol major roads to ensure that traffic flows freely throughout the country.
15. A stream of blood flowed from the wound.
16. The wine flowed and we danced the night away.
17. She lost control and the tears began to flow.
18. It occurs because blood flow gets reduced in that blood vessel.
19. The mixture flows to a revolving drum where the water is filtered out.
20. The first type of glacier flow is called: basal slip.
21. Massage may help to increase blood flow to specific areas of the body.
22. Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow.
23. This valve regulates the flow of water.
24. A stream flowed gently down into the valley.
25. The excitement at the start of a race can really get the adrenalin flowing.
26. As they flow south, the five rivers converge.
27. The square was packed, and the cobbled streets flowed with coloured petals.
28. It is especially useful for increasing flow of the lymphatic system.
29. Conversation flowed freely throughout the meal.
30. This flow chart, shown below, summarizes the overall costing process.
31. We are keeping our head above water, but our cash flow position is not too good.
32. Rivers of molten lava flowed down the mountain.
33. You've interrupted my flow ─ I can't remember what I was saying.
34. When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely.
35. She sat in silence enjoying the ebb and flow of conversation.
36. The Everton keeper needed all his courage to thwart a charging Vinny Jones in full flow.
37. As usual, Tom was in full flow .
38. In our case, air flow is generated inside the flame.
39. Undesirable consequences flow from these misconceptions.
40. They discussed ways of stemming the flow of smuggled drugs.
41. There's nothing I can do about the problem, so I might as well go with the flow.
42. The Thames flows due south from Oxford, through the market town of Abingdon.
43. Lunch at Harry's Bar was in full flow when Irene made a splendid entrance.
44. Considerations of this sort lead to the development of migration flow.
45. As usual, Tom was in full flow.
46. The Charles River flows through Boston.
47. An interest rate reduction is needed to get more money flowing and create jobs.
48. The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water.
49. The current flows into electric motors that drive the wheels.
50. Blood flowed from a cut on her head.
51. The company ran into cash-flow problems and faced liquidation.
52. The wine flowed freely.
53. Fear and excitement suddenly flowed over me.
54. The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second.
55. Too many examples can interrupt the smooth flow of the text.
56. This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs.
57. In cinema, the real, objective flow of time was captured.
58. Waves of emotion flowed across his huge face.
59. Examine the flow of each step.
60. In that moment a surge of hatred flowed through my blood.
61. Austria has sent three army battalions to its border with Hungary to stem the flow of illegal immigrants.
62. Her hair flowed down over her shoulders.
63. The flow then continues as in the "sign" in process.
64. She shook her long, flowing locks.
65. A lot of this information flowed through other police departments.
66. Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine.
