Definition of Ballast

  • 1. Any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship Noun
  • 2. Coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads Noun
  • 3. An attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings Noun
  • 4. A resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) Noun
  • 5. An electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps Noun
  • 6. Make steady with a ballast Verb

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