ballastage

/bəˈlæsteɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or system used to stabilize a ship or other vessel in heavy seas, especially one that moves up and down with the motion of the vessel.

“The ship’s crew implemented a ballastage system to keep the vessel stable during the storm.”

Synonyms

  • counterbalance
  • stabilizer

Antonyms

  • instability device