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counterweight
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coun·ter·weight  (kountr-wt)
n.
1. A weight used as a counterbalance.
2. A force or influence equally counteracting another.
counter·weighted (-wtd) adj.
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Noun1.counterweight - a weight that balances another weight
counterbalance, counterpoise, equaliser, equalizer, balance
sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash
tare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
weight - an artifact that is heavy
Verb1.counterweight - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
counterpoise, counterpose
counterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force


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