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BALLAST

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ballast.

How to pronounce ballast:

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Ballast - as a noun

Any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

Coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

An attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings

A resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ballast resistorbarretter11

An electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light ballast

Ballast - as a verb

Make steady with a ballast

Example Sentences

"The ship's ballast consisted of heavy rocks."
"The truck was carrying a load of ballast for the construction site."
"The plane was equipped with additional ballast to maintain stability during flight."
"The railway tracks require ballast to ensure proper support and alignment."
"The sailor adjusted the ballast to stabilize the boat in rough waters."
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Word Game Points

Is BALLAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ballast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BALLAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BALLAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ballast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BALLAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BALLAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ballast is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BALLAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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