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coun·ter·weight
(koun′tər-wāt′)n.
1. A weight used as a counterbalance.
2. A force or influence equally counteracting another.
coun′ter·weight′ed (-wā′tĭd) adj.
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counterweight
(ˈkaʊntəˌweɪt)n
a counterbalancing weight, influence, or force
ˈcounterˌweighted adj
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coun•ter•weight
(ˈkaʊn tərˌweɪt)n.
1. a weight used as a counterbalance.
v.t. 2. to balance or equip with a counterweight.
[1685–95]
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| Noun | 1. | counterweight - a weight that balances another weight 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 |
| Verb | 1. | counterweight - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to counterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force |
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counterweight
[ˈkaʊntəweɪt]A. N (lit, fig) → contrapeso m
B. VT (lit) → contrabalancear (fig) → contrarrestar, contrabalancear
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