ballast | ||
1. | [ noun ] (nautical) any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship | |
Related terms: | substance | |
2. | [ noun ] (physics,electricity) a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) | |
Synonyms: | ballast_resistor barretter | |
Related terms: | resistor | |
3. | [ noun ] (physics) an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps | |
Synonyms: | light_ballast | |
Related terms: | electrical_device | |
4. | [ noun ] an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings | |
Related terms: | attribute | |
5. | [ noun ] (geology) coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads | |
Related terms: | gravel | |
6. | [ verb ] make steady with a ballast | |
Related terms: | brace stabilize | |
Similar spelling: |
baluster ballista Balistes balusters ballistic Ballester balustrade ballistite ballistics Balistreri Balistidae |