balast

Meaning

  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

Concepts

balase

Pronounced as (IPA)
/bɐ.last/
Etymology

In summary

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

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