Ballast and Grapnel

Ballast

Ballast noun - Any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship.
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Grapnel and ballast are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grapnel" instead a noun "Ballast".

Nearby Words: ballasted, ballasting

Grapnel

Grapnel noun - A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
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Ballast and grapnel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ballast" instead a noun "Grapnel".
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