"ballonet" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbalənɛt/ [UK], /baləˈnɛt/ [UK] Forms: ballonets [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French ballonnet. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|ballonnet}} French ballonnet Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballonet (plural ballonets)
  1. Any of several small balloons, inside a dirigible, that can be inflated or deflated to control buoyancy during flight. Translations (Translations): balonet [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-ballonet-en-noun-V4U38nzr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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