 ballast |
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| 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 |
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