noun
definition
A river flood; an overflow or inundation.
definition
(by extension) A sudden rush or increase.
Examples of spate in a Sentence
In later years, the Tundra would once again achieve an average reliability rating, but the spate of recalls may continue to affect consumer confidence for some time.
Regardless of the reason, Toyota issued a spate of recalls in late 2009 and 2010.
What distinguishes the current spate of job losses from previous cutbacks in the UK is the relative affluence of many of the people affected.
Cleveland Police launched a clampdown on air guns after a spate of shootings.
With a breathtaking view of the ocean shimmering in the background, a spate of soft, hot sand underfoot and the sun shining down on friends and family, the magic of the moment is somehow amplified in this lovely setting.
In many areas, over the last few weeks residents have seen a spate of sales activity.
In a fresh and sudden spate of violence which began in June 1990 the LTTE targeted police stations and army convoys for attacks.
Windows have been smashed and a fence damaged in the latest spate of attacks last week.
Fishing for finnock on the Spey, I cast a small silver stoat through falling spate water.
Several other cars in the vicinity have been damaged, plus there has been a spate of petty vandalism.
A spate of killings have marked the campaign, with police officers frequently becoming targets of organized criminal gangs.
Crocodile wallets may run upwards of $2000 in some cases, and are available in a spate of neutral, practical shades (think black, camel and dark brown).
Which is what the current spate of films about the paranormal trade off.
Despite spate conditions late in the month April runoff totals were generally well below average.
Some economists criticized him for scaremongering by even raising the subject, triggering a spate of articles in the media on the subject.
Any chance of a through trip was put to a stop by the burn which was in full spate.
Since then we have experienced a spate of petty theft.
There has been a spate of thefts of road tax disks from cars in our area.
And we had a spate of break-ins from the back of Magdalene Gardens using the cycle track.
Which could explain a spate of grave robberies in Shaanxi province.
Users can submit articles and photographs on spate irrigation to the online libraries of articles and photos.
The Project Area The River Swale is a spate river, thought to be one of the fastest flowing river in England.
Rex's associates indulge in a second spate of unintelligent comments on the current political situation, two years after we first heard them.
Today, the Liz Claiborne brand family is marketed worldwide and includes domestic and international labels like Liz Claiborne, Juicy Couture, Kate Spate, and Mexx.
The lace-up suede style is accented by a rich spate of faux fur lining, which peeks out when folded down.
Had the river been in spate, they would have had to make a lengthy detour.
It all bodes ill for United's survival prospects, and has sparked a fresh spate of slating on the club's fans forum.
Spate conditions have been remarkably persistent in the English lowlands; in part, this reflects unprecedented groundwater levels.
This crossing might be hazardous, or even impossible, if the river is in spate after heavy rain or thawing snow.
The latest warning follows a spate of attacks on cars in the Tamworth area.
He must investigate a spate of murders which has reduced the city to a state of terror.
We may have to suffer a little spate of draws like the one with Kent.