ballast definition ballast meaning and ballast synonyms
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| Meaning 1 | any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship |
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ballast definition ballast meaning and ballast synonyms
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| Meaning 2 | coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads |
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ballast definition ballast meaning and ballast synonyms
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| Meaning 3 | an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings |
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ballast definition ballast meaning and ballast synonyms
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| Meaning 4 | a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) |
| Synonym | ballast resistor, barretter |
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ballast definition ballast meaning and ballast synonyms
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| Meaning 5 | an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps |
| Synonym | light ballast |
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ballast definition ballast meaning and ballast synonyms
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| Meaning 1 | make steady with a ballast |
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