Ballasted: meaning, definitions and examples

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ballasted

 

[ ˈbaləstəd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

nautical engineering

Ballasted refers to a state in which a ship or a vessel is provided with ballast (weight) to improve stability or balance. This helps prevent capsizing and ensures better navigation through water.

Synonyms

balanced, stabilized, weighted.

Examples of usage

  • The ballasted ship sailed smoothly through the rough waters.
  • Engineers decided to make the vessel ballasted for better performance during the race.
  • The ballasted design of the boat allowed it to handle the storm efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "ballasted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lastreado

🇮🇳 गहराई में डाला गया

🇩🇪 gewichtet

🇮🇩 diberi pemberat

🇺🇦 з баластом

🇵🇱 obciążony

🇯🇵 バラストを持つ

🇫🇷 ballasté

🇪🇸 lastreado

🇹🇷 ağırlık eklenmiş

🇰🇷 발라스트가 있는

🇸🇦 مزود بال ballast

🇨🇿 zatížený

🇸🇰 zaťažený

🇨🇳 加重的

🇸🇮 obtežen

🇮🇸 þungt

🇰🇿 салмақпен

🇬🇪 ბალასტირებული

🇦🇿 ağırlıq əlavə edilmiş

🇲🇽 lastreado

Etymology

The term 'ballasted' is derived from the noun 'ballast', which originates from Middle English 'balast', traced further back to the Old Norse 'bajlistr' meaning 'to lift'. Historically, ballast refers to materials placed in a ship's hold, or in a hot air balloon, to provide stability. This practice dates back to the early days of seafaring, playing a crucial role in the safe navigation of vessels across varying ocean conditions. Over time, the concept of ballasting expanded beyond ships to include various contexts where stability and equilibrium are desired, including construction and transportation.