counterflood

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Synonyms: counterflory, counterflow

Antonyms: counterflory, counterflow

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|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 [[capsize|capsizing]] or [[plunge|plunging]].

Noun

1. A [[flood]], or large [[influx]] of something, that [[counteract]]s another.

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