ballast

Ballast Meaning in Bengali: বলাস্ট (noun), বলাস্ট (pronunciation: bôlāsṭ)

Definition and Origin

Definition: Ballast refers to any heavy material carried in a ship’s hold to provide stability. It can also refer to something that provides stability or balance in a situation or a person’s life.

Origin: The word “ballast” originated from the Old Swedish word “ballest,” which means “load” or “cargo.” It entered the English language in the 15th century.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: stabilizer, counterbalance, weight, support, equilibrium

Antonyms: instability (অস্থিরতা), imbalance (অসমতা)

Nearby Words

1. Balance (noun) – a state of equilibrium or equal distribution of weight

2. Stability (noun) – the quality of being firmly fixed or not likely to change

3. Equilibrium (noun) – a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced

4. Cargo (noun) – goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle

Ballast in Literature Quotes

1. “The past is the ballast that keeps us steady in turbulence.” – Octavia Butler (অক্টাভিয়া বাটলার)

2. “Ballast is the substance that keeps ships from capsizing.” – David Levithan (ডেভিড লেভিথান)

Ballast Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: বলাস্ট

Hindi: बैलास्ट

Nepali: बल्लास्ट

Urdu: بالاسٹ

Tamil: பலாஸ்ட்

Telugu: బలాస్ట్

Arabic: الكرة الثقيلة

Chinese: 压舱物

Japanese: バラスト

Russian: балласт

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