(bal-last) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable; heavy material placed in the car of a balloon to make it more stable.

Example Sentence

Sand bags were used as ballast for the balloon.

Synonyms

balance; brace; bracket; counterbalance

Antonyms

loosen; let free

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Rhymes

  • ballast
  • calloused