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ballast.

heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability

7 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

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noun/ba.last/
  1. heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability

    masculine
  2. coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads

    masculine
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