Ballasting

What does BALLASTING mean?

Ballasting is a form of BALLAST.

1. noun

   any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

2. noun

   coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

3. noun

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

4. noun

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

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.