Words Like BALLAST
We have put together a list of words that are similar to BALLAST.
14 Alternative Words Similar to ballast
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Ballasted
Verb-transitive Form
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Ballasting
Verb-transitive Form
10 definitions of ballast
1
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.
2
Any heavy matter put into the car of a balloon to give it steadiness.
3
Gravel, broken stone, etc., laid in the bed of a railroad to make it firm and solid.
4
The larger solids, as broken stone or gravel, used in making concrete.
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Fig.: That which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness, steadiness, and security.
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To steady, as a vessel, by putting heavy substances in the hold.
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To fill in, as the bed of a railroad, with gravel, stone, etc., in order to make it firm and solid.
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To keep steady; to steady, morally.
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any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
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an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings