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Synonyms of ballast
heavy material (such as rocks or water) that is put on a ship to make it steady or on a balloon to control its height in the air
—often used figuratively
- A large amount of ballast kept the boat from capsizing.
- She provided the ballast the family needed in times of stress.
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The first known use of ballast was in the 15th century
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