Definition of balata in English:

balata

noun ˈbalətəbəˈlɑːtəbəˈlädə

1A tropical American tree which bears edible fruit and produces latex.
Several species in the family Sapotaceae, in particular Manilkara bidentata
Example sentencesExamples
- No person shall extract gum from, or cut for the purpose of extracting gum, any Balata tree growing on private land.
- Soon after, covers were made of balata, a sap-like substance from the South American balata tree.
1. 1.1mass noun The dried sap of the balata tree, used as a substitute for rubber.
  Example sentencesExamples
  To gain more distance, Pavin in 1996 switched from the high-spinning, wound balata ball he'd always used to a solid-core ball that went farther.
  The voracious demand for labor to gather latex and heat it into balls of balata fell on the indigenous peoples of the region, providing the central theme of this book.
  The Big Bertha produced a greater average carry, whether the clubhead speed was 85, 95 or 108 miles per hour, on center hits, high toe hits or low heel hits, with a two-piece ball or a three-piece wound balata.
  Expert advice: ‘These balls behave like balata on the green and still have the distance of a hard two-piece ball.’
  Urethane is just as soft as balata but is more durable and consistent.
  The modern era of golf ball covers was dominated by balata, a natural rubber that provided high spin rates and soft feel but lacked durability.
  Some use synthetic balata as a cover material; others use urethane or elastomer.
  These youngsters - all under 22-are the first generation to play without any first-hand experience or memory of the days when woods were persimmon and balls were balata.
  A few years later, he noticed that the new brand of two-piece balls becoming popular went farther than balata balls off irons, but not off wooden woods.
  The click of a persimmon driver striking one of those soft balata balls and the sound of steel spikes clattering across the parking lot were heavenly.
  The ball went in on the fly, causing untold damage to its balata cover and the cup.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Carib balatá.

Definition of balata in US English:

balata

nounbəˈlädə

1A tropical American tree which bears edible fruit and produces latex.
Several species in the family Sapotaceae, in particular Manilkara bidentata
Example sentencesExamples
- No person shall extract gum from, or cut for the purpose of extracting gum, any Balata tree growing on private land.
- Soon after, covers were made of balata, a sap-like substance from the South American balata tree.
1. 1.1 The dried sap of the balata tree, used as a substitute for rubber.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The modern era of golf ball covers was dominated by balata, a natural rubber that provided high spin rates and soft feel but lacked durability.
  Expert advice: ‘These balls behave like balata on the green and still have the distance of a hard two-piece ball.’
  Urethane is just as soft as balata but is more durable and consistent.
  These youngsters - all under 22-are the first generation to play without any first-hand experience or memory of the days when woods were persimmon and balls were balata.
  Some use synthetic balata as a cover material; others use urethane or elastomer.
  The click of a persimmon driver striking one of those soft balata balls and the sound of steel spikes clattering across the parking lot were heavenly.
  A few years later, he noticed that the new brand of two-piece balls becoming popular went farther than balata balls off irons, but not off wooden woods.
  To gain more distance, Pavin in 1996 switched from the high-spinning, wound balata ball he'd always used to a solid-core ball that went farther.
  The ball went in on the fly, causing untold damage to its balata cover and the cup.
  The Big Bertha produced a greater average carry, whether the clubhead speed was 85, 95 or 108 miles per hour, on center hits, high toe hits or low heel hits, with a two-piece ball or a three-piece wound balata.
  The voracious demand for labor to gather latex and heat it into balls of balata fell on the indigenous peoples of the region, providing the central theme of this book.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Carib balatá.

单词	balata
释义	Definition of balata in English: balata noun ˈbalətəbəˈlɑːtəbəˈlädə 1A tropical American tree which bears edible fruit and produces latex. Several species in the family Sapotaceae, in particular Manilkara bidentata Example sentencesExamples No person shall extract gum from, or cut for the purpose of extracting gum, any Balata tree growing on private land. Soon after, covers were made of balata, a sap-like substance from the South American balata tree. 1.1mass noun The dried sap of the balata tree, used as a substitute for rubber. Example sentencesExamples To gain more distance, Pavin in 1996 switched from the high-spinning, wound balata ball he'd always used to a solid-core ball that went farther. The voracious demand for labor to gather latex and heat it into balls of balata fell on the indigenous peoples of the region, providing the central theme of this book. The Big Bertha produced a greater average carry, whether the clubhead speed was 85, 95 or 108 miles per hour, on center hits, high toe hits or low heel hits, with a two-piece ball or a three-piece wound balata. Expert advice: ‘These balls behave like balata on the green and still have the distance of a hard two-piece ball.’ Urethane is just as soft as balata but is more durable and consistent. The modern era of golf ball covers was dominated by balata, a natural rubber that provided high spin rates and soft feel but lacked durability. Some use synthetic balata as a cover material; others use urethane or elastomer. These youngsters - all under 22-are the first generation to play without any first-hand experience or memory of the days when woods were persimmon and balls were balata. A few years later, he noticed that the new brand of two-piece balls becoming popular went farther than balata balls off irons, but not off wooden woods. The click of a persimmon driver striking one of those soft balata balls and the sound of steel spikes clattering across the parking lot were heavenly. The ball went in on the fly, causing untold damage to its balata cover and the cup. Origin Early 17th century: from Carib balatá. Definition of balata in US English: balata nounbəˈlädə 1A tropical American tree which bears edible fruit and produces latex. Several species in the family Sapotaceae, in particular Manilkara bidentata Example sentencesExamples No person shall extract gum from, or cut for the purpose of extracting gum, any Balata tree growing on private land. Soon after, covers were made of balata, a sap-like substance from the South American balata tree. 1.1 The dried sap of the balata tree, used as a substitute for rubber. Example sentencesExamples The modern era of golf ball covers was dominated by balata, a natural rubber that provided high spin rates and soft feel but lacked durability. Expert advice: ‘These balls behave like balata on the green and still have the distance of a hard two-piece ball.’ Urethane is just as soft as balata but is more durable and consistent. These youngsters - all under 22-are the first generation to play without any first-hand experience or memory of the days when woods were persimmon and balls were balata. Some use synthetic balata as a cover material; others use urethane or elastomer. The click of a persimmon driver striking one of those soft balata balls and the sound of steel spikes clattering across the parking lot were heavenly. A few years later, he noticed that the new brand of two-piece balls becoming popular went farther than balata balls off irons, but not off wooden woods. To gain more distance, Pavin in 1996 switched from the high-spinning, wound balata ball he'd always used to a solid-core ball that went farther. The ball went in on the fly, causing untold damage to its balata cover and the cup. The Big Bertha produced a greater average carry, whether the clubhead speed was 85, 95 or 108 miles per hour, on center hits, high toe hits or low heel hits, with a two-piece ball or a three-piece wound balata. The voracious demand for labor to gather latex and heat it into balls of balata fell on the indigenous peoples of the region, providing the central theme of this book. Origin Early 17th century: from Carib balatá.
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