English Word · Intermediate
deballast
To remove ballast from a vessel
Pronunciation: say deballast
Meaning
To remove ballast from a vessel
Example
The captain ordered the crew to deballast the ship before entering the shallow harbor.
The captain ordered the crew to deballast the ship before entering the shallow harbor.
Practice tips
- Practice deballast out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.