noun🔗ShareLastreHeavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability."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.nauticalsailingphysicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstabilidad, equilibrioAnything that steadies emotion or the mind."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.mindemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalasto, gravaCoarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete."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.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLastreA 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."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.materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalastoDevice used for stabilizing current in an electric circuit (e.g. in a tube lamp supply circuit)"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.electronicsdeviceelectrictechnologyutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLastreThat which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness, steadiness, and security."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.nauticalsailingphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLastrarTo stabilize or load a ship with ballast."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.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEchar balasto en la plataforma de una vía férreaTo lay ballast on the bed of a railroad track."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.technicalbuildingindustrymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading