ballasts

The word “ballasts” has 2 syllables: bal-lasts

It's pronounced as /ˈbæləsts/


What is synonym and antonym for ballasts?

In the thesaurus, “ballasts” has 32 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for ballasts along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ballasts

Meanings of ballasts

  • verb
    1. To stabilize or load a ship with ballast.
    2. To lay ballast on the bed of a railroad track.

Example Sentences

  • The ship's stability relied on several heavy ballasts strategically placed throughout its hull.
  • To ensure safe navigation, the captain adjusted the ballasts to counteract the shifting weight of cargo.
  • Construction workers carefully positioned the ballasts to stabilize the crane while lifting the massive steel beams.
  • Gardeners use small rocks as ballasts in flowerpots to prevent them from tipping over in windy conditions.
  • Hot air balloon pilots adjust the ballasts to control the altitude and direction of their flight.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms or another words to ballasts, such as: bales, boatloads, bodies, bulks, bundles, burdens, cargoes.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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bales

balances

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  • cancellers
  • clears
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  • counteractions
  • counterbalances
  • counterforces
  • counterpoises
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ladings

offsets

  • abeyances
  • annuls
  • arrestments
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  • balances
  • ballasts
  • breaks
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