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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