ballasted

Meanings

• verb (ballast is also a noun)

  A method of stabilizing a ship or a structure by adding weight to the bottom.

  - "The ship was ballasted before setting sail."
  - "The construction company ballasted the foundation of the new building."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with ballasted
astonished , distantished , fantasized

---

Variants

List of all variants of ballasted that leads to same result
ballast , ballasted , ballasting , ballasts

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French ballester, from balle, balle 'stone'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Ballast was originally used in ships to provide stability and to counteract the effects of the cargo.

2. In the early days of aviation, pilots used ballast to control the weight and balance of their planes.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. stabilization: The process of making something stable or more stable.

2. weight: A measure of the mass or heaviness of an object.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'ballasted' is used metaphorically to describe something that is stable or grounded. In music, there is a genre called 'ballast rock' which is a subgenre of heavy metal.

How to Memorize "ballasted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship adding weights to its bottom to stay stable in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Think of something that is stable and grounded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Ballasted ships begin sailing.

---

Memorize "ballasted" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ballasted is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.