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ballast in Greek

ballast in Greek is έρμα, σαβούρα — ballast means heavy material carried in a ship, balloon, or vehicle to provide stability.

ballast in Greek

έρμα
noun
Pronounced: erma
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.
σαβούρα
noun
Pronounced: savoura
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.

What does "ballast" mean?

  1. noun Heavy material carried in a ship, balloon, or vehicle to provide stability.
    "The old ship carried stone ballast in its hold to keep it steady at sea."
  2. noun Crushed stone or gravel laid down to form a stable bed for a road or railway track.
    "Workers spread fresh ballast along the section of track before laying new sleepers."
  3. verb To stabilise something by loading it with heavy material.
    "The crew ballasted the vessel before setting out into rough water."
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ballast in a sentence

  • The old ship carried stone ballast in its hold to keep it steady at sea.
  • Workers spread fresh ballast along the section of track before laying new sleepers.
  • The crew ballasted the vessel before setting out into rough water.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ballast" in Greek?

"ballast" in Greek is έρμα, σαβούρα. ballast means: Heavy material carried in a ship, balloon, or vehicle to provide stability.

How do you pronounce έρμα?

"ballast" in Greek is έρμα, pronounced "erma".

How do you use "ballast" in a sentence?

Example: "The old ship carried stone ballast in its hold to keep it steady at sea." In Greek, "ballast" is έρμα, σαβούρα.

Are there other ways to say "ballast" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "ballast": έρμα, σαβούρα.

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