Ballast (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations).
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 4
An attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Meaning 5
An electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.