ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include downflood, unflood, undrown, overwash, offset, founder.

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