counterflood
/K AW1 N T ER0 F L AH1 D/noun
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A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another.
verb
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(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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