Impoundment [noun]

Definition of Impoundment:

physical detention by force

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Sentence/Example of Impoundment:

The primary recommendation is that studies be continued, to document changes that result from impoundment.

Preliminary observations on the presence of stream-inhabiting fishes in Tenkiller Reservoir, a new Oklahoma impoundment.

Water conservation, water supply, flood and drainage control, and impoundment facilities.

We impound water without knowing the effects of that impoundment on its quality.