English to English Dictionary

Balgeoleum

A traditional Korean foot bath that incorporates various herbs and ingredients for relaxation and health benefits.

Bali

An island and province of Indonesia known for its volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches, and coral reefs.

Balky

Refusing to move, work, or proceed as expected; stubbornly resistant to guidance or control.

Ball

A spherical object used in various games and sports.

Ball-the-jack

To move, travel, or proceed at a very high speed.

Ballast

Heavy material, such as gravel, sand, or iron, placed in the hold of a ship or the car of a balloon to provide stability.

Ballaster

A person or machine that lays ballast, especially on a railway track.

Ballastgrenze

The maximum allowable amount of ballast in a vessel to ensure stability without compromising safety.

Balled

To form into a ball or spherical shape.

Ballet

A highly technical form of dance characterized by grace and precision, often performed to classical music.

Ballistics

The science of the motion of projectiles, such as bullets or missiles, and the forces acting on them.

Balloon

A flexible bag filled with air or a lighter-than-air gas such as helium, used as a child's toy or as a decoration.