The deformation or yielding caused when the middle portion of a structure or ship settles or sinks below its designed or accustomed position. The reverse of hogging.
Ukonakala okwenzeka xa indawo yombindi wesakhiwo okanye inqanawe ihlala okanye itshona ngapantsi kwesikhundla sayo esimiselweyo. Uchasaniso loku ngu-'hogging'.