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Ballast
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lastre, balasto
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
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balasto, lastre
an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
03
lastre, balasto
a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
04
contrapeso
anything that provides stability or balance, either literally or metaphorically, ensuring equilibrium or support
Example
During difficult times, her friends served as emotional ballast, providing support and encouragement.
Durante tiempos difíciles, sus amigos sirvieron como un lastre emocional, brindando apoyo y aliento.
The financial reserves acted as a ballast for the company, ensuring stability during economic downturns.
Las reservas financieras actuaron como lastre para la empresa, asegurando estabilidad durante las recesiones económicas.
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grava, balasto
coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
to ballast
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lastrear, balastrar
make steady with a ballast
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