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Ballast

Verb / ˈbælʌst / Another word for ballast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

heavy material, such as gravel, sand, or iron, placed in the bottom of a ship to make it more stable

Synonyms & similar words

barretter ballastresistor lightballast weight counterbalance stabilizer load cargo ballasting equilibrium compensation offset counterweight support foundation substructure bedding ballastage anchorage fastening mooring tying bonding

Example sentences

  1. The ballast in the ship's hull kept it from tipping over.
  2. The truck was loaded with ballast to keep it from slipping on the icy roads.
  3. The railroad tracks needed more ballast to keep the trains running smoothly.
  4. The construction crew used ballast to stabilize the foundation of the building.
  5. The ship's captain ordered more ballast to be added to the hold.

Quotes

  • The ballast of success is enterprise.
  • New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common.
  • The only thing that keeps a ship moving forward is the ballast.

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