ballast tank en · NOUN
Meanings
- One of several external or internal tanks fitted in submarines; when filled with seawater they allow the boat to submerge; when emptied using compressed air buoyancy is restored and the vessel rises towards the surface. Auxiliary ballast tanks within the pressure hull allow the submarine to be trimmed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ballast tanks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl balast (Translations)