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Counterbalance
ˈkaʊntəˌbal(ə)n(t)s
Counterbalance definitions
noun
counterbalance
counterbalances
- a weight that balances another weight
"the trolley used a counterbalance and leverage action to reduce the effort of lifting loads"
- a factor having the opposite effect to that of another and so preventing it from exercising a disproportionate influence
"his restoration to power was intended as a counterbalance to his rival's influence"
verb
counterbalance
counterbalanced
counterbalances
counterbalancing
- (of a weight) balance (another weight)
"the sitter's weight counterbalances the tilting pressure on the backrest"
offset counterbalance balance cancel out make up for pay back pay pay for be enough for fund finance make up have enough money for provide for- neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite influence
"the extra cost of mail order may be counterbalanced by its convenience"