ballast, n.
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any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
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ballast
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an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
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ballast light ballast
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a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
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ballast ballast resistor barretter
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an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
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ballast
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coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
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ballast
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