noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌ.dɪŋ/
General-American:/ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌ.dəŋ/
General-American:[ˈkaʊ.nɚˌflʌ.dɪŋ]
General-American:[ˈkaʊ.nɚˌflʌ.dəŋ]
Received-Pronunciation:/ˈkaʊn.təˌflʌ.dɪŋ/
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noun
Meaning 1
The action of deliberately flooding spaces in one part (of a ship, boat, or other vessel) in order to counterbalance flooding occurring elsewhere in the vessel and keep the vessel level and on an even keel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: nautical, transport
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Antonyms: none provided
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verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of counterflood
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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