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 12 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for ballasts along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ballasts
- burdens
- cargoes
- cargos
- deadweights
- drafts
- equilibrium
- freights
- loadings
- loads
- payloads
- shipments
- weights
Meanings of ballasts
- 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 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 12 synonyms or another words to ballasts, such as: burdens, cargoes, cargos, deadweights, drafts, equilibrium, freights.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.