Balsa Definition & Meaning

balsa
noun
  1. strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
  2. forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts

"Balsa" in song lyrics

See how balsa is used in real songs:

  • "Cabalga, alcanza trepale a la balsa"
    Control Machete and Hijos de la Calle — Ladre el Desmadre
  • "No hay carro, no vamo en balsa"
    Pitbull f/ Marc Anthony — Rain Over Me
  • "glider plans balsa"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "balsa"

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