Word
Ballast
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
bal-last
Definition
- a. - Any heavy substance, as stone, iron, etc., put into the
hold to sink a vessel in the water to such a depth as to prevent
capsizing.
- a. - Any heavy matter put into the car of a balloon to give it
steadiness.
- a. - Gravel, broken stone, etc., laid in the bed of a railroad
to make it firm and solid.
- a. - The larger solids, as broken stone or gravel, used in
making concrete.
- a. - Fig.: That which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness,
steadiness, and security.
- v. t. - To steady, as a vessel, by putting heavy substances in
the hold.
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