(nautical) The entry of water or other liquid into a boat, ship, or other vessel through openings that are normally above the waterline.

present participle of downflood

simple past tense and past participle of downflood

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of downflood

(nautical, of water or other liquid) To enter a boat, ship, or other vessel through openings that are normally above the waterline.

plural of downflooding angle

plural of downflooding point

(nautical) An opening above the waterline of a boat, ship, or other vessel through which water or other liquid can enter if the vessel rolls to an excessive angle or rides lower than normally.

(nautical) The minimum bank angle which will submerge at least one non-watertight opening on a boat, ship, or other vessel, allowing for downflooding into the interior of the vessel.