detention basin detention basin /dɪˈtɛnʃən ˈbeɪsɪn/

noun

1. A storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream  ( detention basin )
   a storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream
    The detention basin helps to manage excess rainwater and prevent flooding.
   The detention basin helps to manage excess rainwater and prevent flooding.
   
   

 narrow-mindedness narrow-mindedness /ˈnæroʊˈmaɪndɪdnəs/

noun

1. An inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior  ( narrow-mindedness , narrowness )
   an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
   
   

 victor victor /ˈvɪktɝ/

noun

1. () A combatant who is able to defeat rivals  ( superior , master , victor )
   a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
   
2. The contestant who wins the contest  ( victor , winner )
   the contestant who wins the contest
    She was declared the winner of the game
   She was declared the winner of the game
   
   

 semaphore semaphore /ˈsɛməfɔːr/

noun

1. An apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms  ( semaphore )
   an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms
    The sailors communicated with a nearby ship using semaphore flags.
   The sailors communicated with a nearby ship using semaphore flags.
   
   

verb

1. Convey by semaphore, of information  ( semaphore )
   convey by semaphore, of information
   
2. Send signals by or as if by semaphore  ( semaphore )
   send signals by or as if by semaphore