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noun
A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence
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noun
The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: equiponderance
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verb
To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
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verb
To act against with equal power; to balance.
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noun
a weight that balances another weight
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: counterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equaliser
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Broader terms: weight
Narrower terms: sash weight, tare
verb
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: counterweight, counterpose
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Broader terms: oppose, counterbalance
History
From Old French contrepois, contrepeser, later assimilated to poise.
