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Definition of contraflow

contraflow

/ˈkɑːn.trəˌfloʊ/
con · tra · flow
Plural:contraflows
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contraflow Lexical Profile

contraflow Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A traffic management arrangement on a divided highway or motorway in which vehicles from one carriageway are temporarily directed into lanes normally used by traffic moving in the opposite direction, typically during roadwork or emergencies.

Example

"Drivers experienced long delays where a temporary contraflow was in operation along the motorway."

2

A flow or movement of a fluid, current, or group of people in a direction opposite to the main or normal stream.

Example

"The heat exchanger uses a contraflow design to maximize thermal efficiency between the two pipes."

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• Nearby Words

contradiction
contradictorily
contradictory
contraflow
contrail
contralto
contraplex

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contraflow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contraflow
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