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- pronunciation:
- bae
lihst
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
heavy material placed in the hold of a boat or ship to make it more stable.
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| definition 2: |
heavy material placed in the car of a balloon to make it more stable.
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| definition 3: |
gravel or crushed rock under the rails and ties of a railway to increase stability.
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| related words: |
weight |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ballasts, ballasting, ballasted |
| definition: |
to provide with ballast; stabilize.
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| related words: |
trim, weight |
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