Ballast
Pronunciation: /ˈbæləst/
Ballast (noun)
- heavy material placed in a ship to keep it stable and balanced.
- crushed stones or gravel used to support and drain train tracks.
- something that provides emotional support or stability in life.
Examples
- The ship used ballast to maintain balance in rough seas.
- Ballast is essential for keeping the vessel steady.
Common collocations: add ballast, remove ballast, lay ballast, ballast bed, emotional ballast