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counterweight

/'kaʊntər,weɪt/

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noun
a weight that balances another weight
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balance counterbalance counterpoise equaliser equalizer

type of:
weight
verb
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
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counterpoise counterpose

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counterbalance oppose

Definition that contains counterweight

counterweight constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
tare (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
counterpoise constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
sash weight a counterweight for a sliding sash
counterpose constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to