lester
word
/ˈlɛstɝ/
LES-tur
/ˈlɛstə/
LES-tuh
Definition
To make something heavier by adding weight to it. It is a rare or technical verb, often used in contexts like ships, loads, or old-fashioned writing.
Usage & Nuances
Rare in everyday modern English. More common words are 'weigh down', 'load', or 'ballast'. Often appears in technical or literary contexts. Do not confuse it with proper names like 'Lester'.
Spanish: lastrar - cargar con pesoPortuguese (BR): lastrear - carregar com pesoPortuguese (PT): lastrar - carregar com pesoChinese (Simplified): 加重 - 装压舱物Chinese (Traditional): 加重 - 裝壓艙物Hindi: वज़न डालना - भारी करनाArabic: يُثَقِّل - يضع ثِقلاًBengali: ভারী করা - ওজন বাড়ানোRussian: утяжелятьJapanese: 重くする - 加重するVietnamese: làm nặng thêm - gia trọngKorean: 무겁게 하다 - 가중하다Turkish: ağırlaştırmakUrdu: وزن بڑھانا - بھاری کرناIndonesian: memberatkan
Example Sentences
Workers lestered the boat with sandbags before the storm.
basic
They lester the cart so it will not move in the wind.
basic
Heavy stones lestered the fishing net.
basic
The old manual says to lester the frame before lifting it.
natural
If we don't lester the tent, it'll tip over by midnight.
natural
The crew lestered the empty ship to keep it steady in rough water.
natural