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contraflow.

Flow in the opposite direction to normal.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Flow in the opposite direction to normal.

    countable · uncountable
  2. An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Italic *-teros Proto-Italic *komterosder. Proto-Italic *komterād Latin contrābor. English contra- English flow English contraflow From contra- + flow.

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