BALLASTS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

Part of speech: Noun

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

Part of speech: Noun

an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps

Part of speech: Noun

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

Part of speech: Noun

an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals

Example: something that steadies the mind or feelings

Part of speech: Verb

make steady with a ballast

Barretter, Ballast, Light ballast, Ballast resistor