1. To steady, as a vessel, by putting heavy substances in the hold.
2. To fill in, as the bed of a railroad, with gravel, stone, etc., in order to make it firm and solid.
3. To keep steady; to steady, morally. 'T is charity must ballast the heart. Hammond.
BALLASTAGE
Bal"last*age, n. (Law)
Defn: A toll paid for the privilege of taking up ballast in a port or harbor.
BALLASTING
Bal"last*ing, n.
Defn: That which is used for steadying anything; ballast.
BALLATRY
Bal"la*try, n.
Defn: See Balladry. [Obs.] Milton.
BALLET
Bal"let`, n. Etym: [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d Ball, n.]