Definition of counterweight Counterweight
/kawˈntɚwejˌt/ - [kawnterweyt] - coun•ter•weight
We found 6 definitions of counterweight from 4 different sources.
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What does counterweight mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: counterweights |
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| counterweight - a weight that balances another weight | ||
| counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser | ||
| weight an artifact that is heavy | ||
| sash weight a counterweight for a sliding sash | ||
Verb |
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| counterweight - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to | ||
| counterpoise, counterpose | ||
| counterbalance, oppose be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- counterweight (Noun)
A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges e. g. a bascule bridge . - counterweight (Verb)
To fit with a counterweight.
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counterweight
A force or influence equally counteracting another.
Part of speech
🔤- counterweight, verb, present, 1st person singular of counterweight (infinitive).
- counterweight, verb (infinitive).
- counterweight, noun, singular of counterweights.
