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counterflooding

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/

1

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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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

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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History

Etymology

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