Ballast

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Heavy material such as gravel, iron, or water placed low in a ship, aircraft, or balloon to provide stability.

“The captain ordered more ballast loaded into the hold before setting off into the storm.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbæl.əst/

Syllables

bal·last

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Synonyms

barretter

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double L, ends in -AST, all seven letters are common

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Scrabble

Moderate tile values, the double L is central, -AST ending is a common terminal pattern

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