Counterflood
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Counterflood is a verb meaning A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another.
Meaning
A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another.
More Meanings
- (nautical, transitive) To flood (part of a vessel) deliberately in order to counterbalance flooding already occurring on the other side or end of the vessel, so as to remain on an even keel and avoid capsizing or plunging.
Word Forms
- counterfloods
- counterflooding
- counterflooded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downflood, unflood, undrown, overwash, offset, founder.
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