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Definition of Counterweight
1. Verb. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.
Exact synonyms: Counterpoise, Counterpose
Generic synonyms: Counterbalance, Oppose
Derivative terms: Counterpoise
Generic synonyms: Counterbalance, Oppose
Derivative terms: Counterpoise
2. Noun. A weight that balances another weight.
Exact synonyms: Balance, Counterbalance, Counterpoise, Equaliser, Equalizer
Specialized synonyms: Sash Weight, Tare
Generic synonyms: Weight
Derivative terms: Counterbalance, Counterbalance, Counterpoise, Equalise, Equalize
Specialized synonyms: Sash Weight, Tare
Generic synonyms: Weight
Derivative terms: Counterbalance, Counterbalance, Counterpoise, Equalise, Equalize
Definition of Counterweight
1. Noun. A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge). ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To fit with a counterweight. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counterweight
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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