ballast
The word “ballast” has 2 syllables: bal-last.
It's pronounced as /ˈbæləst/.
What is synonym and antonym for ballast?
In the thesaurus, “ballast” has 9 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for ballast along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ballast
- burden
- cargo
- deadweight
- equilibrium
- freight
- lading
- load
- loading
- payload
Meanings of ballast
- noun
- Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.
- Anything that steadies emotion or the mind.
- Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete.
- A material, such as aggregate or precast concrete pavers, which employs its mass and the force of gravity to hold single-ply roof membranes in place.
- Device used for stabilizing current in an electric circuit (e.g. in a tube lamp supply circuit).
- That which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness, steadiness, and security.
- verb
- To stabilize or load a ship with ballast.
- To lay ballast on the bed of a railroad track.
Example Sentences
- The ship's stability relied on a heavy load of ballast in its lower hull to counterbalance the weight of cargo.
- To ensure safety, construction workers added extra ballast to stabilize the crane before lifting the heavy steel beams.
- Gardeners often use rocks and gravel as ballast in potted plants to prevent them from toppling over in strong winds.
- The hot air balloon ascended gracefully thanks to the release of excess ballast, allowing it to soar high above the landscape.
- Railroad tracks require a solid foundation of gravel ballast to support the weight of passing trains and maintain stability.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to ballast, such as: burden, cargo, deadweight, equilibrium, freight, lading, load.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.