flashboarding
/ˈflæʃˌbɔrdɪŋ/
noun
- The act or practice of using a flashboard, especially to control water levels in a dam or canal.
- Proper flashboarding helps prevent flooding during heavy rains.
- The crew performed flashboarding to prepare the canal for the dry season.
- Flashboarding is a common method for managing water in small irrigation systems.