ballast — heavy material used to stabilize a ship or aircraft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: heavy material used to stabilize a ship or aircraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæləst/
Korean meaning: 배나 항공기를 안정시키기 위해 사용하는 무거운 물질
Korean pronunciation: **밸**러스트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wise advice has always been my emotional ballast during tough times.
- The submarine adjusted its ballast to dive deeper into the ocean.
- The hot air balloon crew threw out ballast bags like they were tossing salad at a fancy restaurant.
ballast
NOUN//ˈbæləst//
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or aircraft
Sailors load heavy ballast stones to stabilize their ship
When the palace loses its ballast, malice wins at last!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'ballast', possibly derived from 'bal' (bad) and 'last' (load), referring to unwanted or extra weight. The term entered English through maritime trade in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's wise advice has always been my emotional ballast during tough times.”
“The submarine adjusted its ballast to dive deeper into the ocean.”
“The hot air balloon crew threw out ballast bags like they were tossing salad at a fancy restaurant.”
“Without proper ballast, the racing yacht tilted so much that the captain felt like he was doing yoga on water.”
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