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Counterbalance
/ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns/
A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
📖 Definitions of "Counterbalance"
noun
- 1
A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- 2
A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
verb
- 1
To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
"Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."
- 2
To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force
"Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other"
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