counterflood

/ˈkaʊ.dɚˌflʌd/

Etymology

From counter- + flood.

counterflood means A flood, or large influx of something, that counteracts another. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

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

verb

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.