balast

Betekenis (Engels)

1. coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads
2. heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship to provide stability

Vertalings

ballast

ballast

Schotter

Bettung

Vorschaltgerät

σαβούρα

balase

lest

savorra

ballast

ballastbed

balastro

estiva

lastro

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/bɐ.last/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Ottoman Turkish: بالاست

In summary

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish بالاست (balast), from French ballast.