Definitions for kentledgeˈkɛnt lɪdʒ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
kent•ledgeˈkɛnt lɪdʒ(n.)
scrap metal or pig iron used as ballast.
Category: Nautical, Navy
Origin of kentledge:
1600–10; orig. uncert.
Wiktionary
kentledge(Noun)
Weights (often scrap or pig iron) used as permanent ballast on ships.
kentledge(Noun)
A system of weights (usually concrete or cast-iron blocks) used for load-testing piled foundations.
Origin: From quintelage
Webster Dictionary
Kentledge(noun)
pigs of iron used for ballast
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