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water ballast [′wȯd·ər ‚bal·əst] (naval architecture) Water confined to double-bottom tanks, peak tanks, or other designated compartments, for use in obtaining satisfactory draft, trim, or stability. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That warning enabled her to take on extra water ballast, put out sea anchors and batten down for the blow. in 1986 when a foreign ship discharged water ballast. For the demonstration, the tractor was further modified by the addition of four large water tanks and a pumping system that allowed the water ballast to be transferred between the tanks. |
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