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contraflow

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Meaning

  1. noun Flow in the opposite direction to normal.
    Example: Contra-flow cycling is most often applied on basic cycle network links in low-speed local access roads, both within and outside the built-up area (European English)
  2. noun An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident.

Similar words

crossflow off-flow interflow byflow midflow influent inflow downcurrent inpouring interfluency

Often followed by

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