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counterflood.

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.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌd/General-American[ˈkaʊ.nɚˌflʌd]General-American/ˈkaʊn.təːˌflʌd/Received-Pronunciation
  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.

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Where this word comes from

From counter- + flood.

noun/ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌd/General-American[ˈkaʊ.nɚˌflʌd]General-American/ˈkaʊn.təːˌflʌd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another.

Where this word comes from

From counter- + flood.

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