balaszt

Slovincian

Etymology

Borrowed from Polish balast. Compare Kashubian balaszt.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈba.laʃt/
  • Rhymes: -alaʃt
  • Syllabification: ba‧laszt

Noun

balaszt m inan (related adjective balasztôwy)

  1. (nautical) ballast (heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship to provide stability)

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