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Definition of Counterweighted
1. counterweight [v] - See also: counterweight
Lexicographical Neighbors of Counterweighted
Literary usage of Counterweighted
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report of Proceedings (1908)
"Each gate is counterweighted so that, when immersed, there is an overweight of
about one ton, and the lower part is closed notwithstanding a thrust at Fig. ..."
2. Buildings and Structures of American Railroads: A Reference Book for by Walter Gilman Berg (1893)
"The apron is counterweighted, as shown, and the bottom of the pocket is closed
by a flap-door, which is opened and closed automatically with the lowering ..."
3. The Mining Engineer (1892)
"The hooks are preferably spring pivoted or counterweighted as shown, and each
hook is carried by an arm F1. the said arms being kept apart by springs, ..."
4. Supreme Court Reporter by Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company (1920)
"... anchored to the counterweighted bases of the towers. "Rigidity of the towers
was desired ; and in order to secure this and hold the towers rigid against ..."
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