English Explanatory Dictionary

counterflood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. 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.
noun
  1. A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌd/ [ˈkaʊ.nɚˌflʌd] /ˈkaʊn.təːˌflʌd/

Word forms

counterflood counterfloods counterflooding counterflooded

Etymology

From counter- + flood.

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