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ballast
noun
verb
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
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ˈbæl.əst
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noun
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
noun
an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
noun
a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
noun
an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
noun
coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
verb
make steady with a ballast
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