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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another.

Verb

1. 1
   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

Etymology

From counter- + flood.

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