English Word · Advanced
downflood
To enter a boat, ship, or other vessel through openings that are normally above the waterline
Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊn.flʌd/
Meaning
To take on water through openings that are normally above the waterline, typically due to a hull breach or extreme listing.
Example
The ship began to downflood after the hull was breached during the collision.
The ship began to downflood after the hull was breached during the collision.
Practice tips
- Practice downflood out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.