Word: counterflood
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: coun
ter
flood
Definition: To flood (one side of a vessel) deliberately in order to counterbalance the other side when already flooded, and so prevent capsizing.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: flood
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.