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Ballast
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गिट्टी, संतुलन के लिए भारी पदार्थ
a heavy substance placed in a ship's hull or an airship's tanks to lower its center of gravity and counteract unwanted tilting, rolling, or drifting
उदाहरण
Modern racing yachts pump water ballast between tanks to adapt quickly to changing wind conditions.
आधुनिक रेसिंग यॉट बदलती हुई हवा की स्थितियों के अनुकूल जल्दी से ढलने के लिए टैंकों के बीच पानी गिट्टी पंप करते हैं।
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an electrical device used to start and regulate the current in fluorescent or discharge lamps
उदाहरण
The ballast controls the voltage to prevent the bulb from burning out.
03
something that provides mental, emotional, or moral stability
उदाहरण
The teacher 's patience acted as a ballast for the unruly class.
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crushed stone laid to form a stable foundation for roads or railway tracks
उदाहरण
Regular maintenance includes cleaning and replacing worn ballast.
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to make something stable or balanced by adding or using ballast, which is a heavy material used to provide stability
उदाहरण
The hot-air balloon was ballasted with sandbags to control its ascent.
