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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