ballast up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To ballast (stabilize or load with a weight) (something, e.g. a ship).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The ship was ballasted up with sand and rocks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To ballast (lay a material on the bed of a railroad track) a track.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ballast up” mean?
To ballast (stabilize or load with a weight) (something, e.g. a ship).
Is “ballast up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.