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ballast

/ˈbæl.əst/

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noun

Lastre

Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.

Examples :

"The ship used heavy stones as ballast to keep it stable in the water. "

El barco usó piedras pesadas como lastre para mantenerlo estable en el agua.

nautical sailing physics material

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noun

Estabilidad, equilibrio

Anything that steadies emotion or the mind.

Examples :

"During the stressful exam, her deep breathing served as a ballast, helping her to stay calm and focused. "

Durante el examen estresante, su respiración profunda sirvió como un equilibrio, ayudándola a mantenerse tranquila y concentrada.

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noun

Balasto, grava

Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete.

Examples :

"The construction workers poured a thick layer of ballast before laying the railroad tracks. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción vertieron una capa gruesa de balasto antes de colocar las vías del tren.

material building

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noun

Lastre

A material, such as aggregate or precast concrete pavers, which employs its mass and the force of gravity to hold single-ply roof membranes in place.

Examples :

"The construction crew used heavy ballast to keep the new roof from blowing away in the wind. "

El equipo de construcción utilizó lastre pesado para evitar que el nuevo techo se volara con el viento.

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noun

Balasto

Device used for stabilizing current in an electric circuit (e.g. in a tube lamp supply circuit)

Examples :

"The flickering fluorescent light needed a new ballast to regulate the electrical current. "

La luz fluorescente parpadeante necesitaba un nuevo balasto para regular la corriente eléctrica.

electronics device electric technology utility

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noun

Lastre

That which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness, steadiness, and security.

Examples :

"Having a strong support system of family and friends can act as ballast in life, helping you stay steady during difficult times. "

Tener un fuerte sistema de apoyo familiar y de amigos puede actuar como lastre en la vida, ayudándote a mantenerte firme en momentos difíciles.

nautical sailing physics

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verb

Lastrar

To stabilize or load a ship with ballast.

Examples :

"The crew had to ballast the ship with extra water to keep it steady in the strong wind. "

La tripulación tuvo que lastrar el barco con agua extra para mantenerlo estable con el viento fuerte.

nautical sailing vehicle

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verb

Echar balasto en la plataforma de una vía férrea

To lay ballast on the bed of a railroad track.

Examples :

"The construction crew will ballast the new section of track tomorrow, ensuring a stable foundation for the trains. "

El equipo de construcción echará balasto en el nuevo tramo de vía mañana, asegurando una base estable para los trenes.

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