ballast in German
ballast in German
Ballast
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.
Bettung
Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete; track ballast.
Schotter
Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete; track ballast.
beschottern
(transitive) To lay ballast on the bed of a railroad track.