Definition of counterbalance Counterbalance

/kawˈntɚbæˌlʌns/ - [kawnterbatluns] - coun•ter•bal•ance

We found 14 definitions of counterbalance from 5 different sources.

What does counterbalance mean?

Noun Plural: counterbalances
counterbalance - a compensating equivalent
		offset
		compensation something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
counterbalance - a weight that balances another weight
		counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
		weight an artifact that is heavy
		sash weight a counterweight for a sliding sash
counterbalance - equality of distribution
		balance, equilibrium, equipoise
		structure, construction a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
		conformation a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

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counterbalance (Noun)
A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
counterbalance (Noun)
A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
counterbalance (Verb)
To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
counterbalance (Verb)
To apply force in order to balance an opposite one.
counterbalance (Verb)
To match or equal in effect, but acting in opposition.

counterbalance (v. t.)
To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
counterbalance (n.)
A weight, power, or agency, acting against or balancing another
counterbalance (n.)
A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the opposite side of the wheel
counterbalance (n.)
A counterpoise to balance the weight of anything, as of a drawbridge or a scale beam.

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counterbalance, verb, present, 1st person singular of counterbalance (infinitive).
counterbalance, verb (infinitive).
counterbalance, noun, singular of counterbalances.