バラスト

Frequency rank: 21,086. – 21,179.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ballast; heavy material placed low to improve a vessel's stability
ballast; crushed stone, gravel, etc. used on a roadbed or railway track

Forms

バラストFrequency rank: 21,086. – 21,179.

Generated definitions (experimental)

ballast; heavy material placed low to improve a vessel's stability

This meaning refers to a heavy substance used in the construction of ships and boats to lower the center of gravity and enhance stability in water.

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Heavy materials were loaded into the bottom of the ship to improve its stability.

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If there is not enough ballast, the ship is at a higher risk of capsizing.

ballast; crushed stone, gravel, etc. used on a roadbed or railway track

This usage pertains to the material laid beneath the tracks of railways or roads to provide a stable and even foundation.

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The ballast on the railway plays a crucial role in supporting the weight of the trains.

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In road construction, gravel is often used as ballast.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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