Definition of Counterweight

1. Verb. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.

Exact synonyms: Counterpoise, Counterpose
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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Counterweight

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countervision
countervisions
countervote
countervoted
countervotes
countervoting
counterwar
counterwars
counterwave
counterwaves
counterweigh
counterweighed
counterweighing
counterweighs
counterweight (current term)
counterweighted
counterweighting
counterweights
counterwheel
counterwheeled
counterwheeling
counterwheels
counterwind
counterwinds
counterwoman
counterwomen
counterword
counterwords
counterwork

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