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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.
counterweight [ˈkaʊntəˌweɪt]
n
a counterbalancing weight, influence, or force
counterweighted  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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
Translations
counterweight [ˈkaʊntəweɪt]
A. N (lit, fig) → contrapeso m
B. VT (lit) → contrabalancear (fig) → contrarrestar, contrabalancear
counterweight [ˈkaʊntərweɪt]
n (= counterbalance) → contrepoids m
a counterweight to sth → un contrepoids à qch
vt (= counter) [+ action, proposal] → contrebalancer
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