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 resistorbarretterAn electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light ballastBallast - 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."
Word Game Points
Is BALLAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ballast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordBALLAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is BALLAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ballast is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBALLAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
