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Meaning of counterflood | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1
ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌd

Definitions

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.

transitive

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

counterflooded counterflooding counterfloods counterflow counterflowed counterflowing

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