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kentledge [ˈkɛntlɪdʒ] n (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical scrap metal used as ballast in a vessel [perhaps from Old French quintelage ballast, from quintal hundredweight, ultimately from Arabic qintār; see kantar] 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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She is ballasted with utilities; not altogether with unusable pig-lead and kentledge. |
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