ballast

Dutch (Brabantic)

/bɑˈlɑst/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) ballast weights used in ships or aerostats
  • (figurative) baggage something that hampers functioning

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch ballast.

Origin

Middle Dutch

ballast

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