How Do You Spell BALLASTED?

Pronunciation: [bˈaləstɪd] (IPA)

The word "Ballasted" (ˈbæləstɪd) refers to the process of loading a ship or a boat with heavy materials, such as stones or metal, to maintain its stability. The word is spelled with two L's, even though it may not be immediately apparent in the pronunciation. This is because the second L is silent, and the stress falls on the second syllable. So, the correct spelling of the word is "Ballasted." Remember that spelling and pronunciation do not always match in English, but understanding phonetic transcription can help clarify the correct spelling.

BALLASTED Meaning and Definition

1. Ballasted is an adjective that describes something which has been weighed down or stabilized by the use of ballast. Ballast, in the general sense, refers to anything that is used to provide stability, weight, or balance to an object, structure, or system to improve its overall performance or functionality.

   In a more specific context, when referring to ships or boats, ballasted refers to the act of adding weight, typically in the form of heavy material or water, into the lower part of the vessel. This weight distribution is essential to ensure stability, balance, and control, especially during navigation or adverse weather conditions. By adjusting the amount and position of ballast, ship operators can dynamically optimize the vessel's buoyancy and trim, helping to maintain safe and efficient sailing conditions.

   Similarly, in construction and civil engineering, ballasted is used to describe the technique of using ballast, typically gravel, crushed stone, or sand, to stabilize and support railway tracks, roadways, or building foundations. The ballast functions by distributing the load evenly and preventing excessive movement, settlement, or deformation, thereby maintaining the integrity of the infrastructure.

   The term ballasted can also be applied more broadly, outside the maritime and construction domains, to describe the act of adding weight or balance to various objects or systems to improve their stability or operational efficiency. This term commonly appears in fields such as aviation, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering, where ballasting may be necessary to ensure safe and optimal functioning.

Top Common Misspellings for BALLASTED *

• balasted 75%
• ballested 25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for BALLASTED

• ballastic
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• vallasted
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• Pallasterd
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• Balastred
• Balledsted
• Sallated
• Ballaetec
• Ballistede

Etymology of BALLASTED

The word "ballasted" is derived from the noun "ballast", which originated in the late 16th century. The term "ballast" initially referred to loose gravel, stones, or similar heavy material placed in the bottom of a ship to improve stability. The word can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word "balgheest", meaning "a carrying device", which was a combination of "balg" (bag or sack) and "geest" (spirit or wind). Over time, the meaning of "ballast" expanded to any material used to stabilize or balance an object, such as railroad cars or hot air balloons. The adjective form "ballasted" describes something that has been equipped with ballast to maintain balance or stability.

Similar spelling words for BALLASTED

• plastid,
• balistidae,
• plaisted,
• Balistoid,
• belstead,
• Palisaded,
• Pulsated,
• sun-blasted,
• palisadoed,
• belouizdad,
• blasted,
• bilsted,
• blood-plastid,
• pellucidity,
• blastid,
• Plastide,
• Blastoid,
• placidity,
• Blastide,
• polstead,
• Ballistite,
• Blastoidea.

Conjugate verb Ballasted

CONDITIONAL

I would ballast

we would ballast

you would ballast

he/she/it would ballast

they would ballast

FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

I had ballasted

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PRESENT

I ballast

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PRESENT PERFECT

I have ballasted

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