Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gravel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ballast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
gravel (noun) | ballast (noun) |
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rock fragments and pebbles | any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship |
an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps | |
a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) | |
an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings | |
coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads |
gravel (verb) | ballast (verb) |
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be a mystery or bewildering to | make steady with a ballast |
cover with gravel | |
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations |