Counterbalance (Noun)
Meaning 1
A weight that balances another weight.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tightrope walker carefully adjusted the counterbalance to ensure her safety while performing the high-wire act.
- The seesaw's counterbalance allowed the heavier child to play safely with the lighter one.
- The architect designed the building's foundation to include a counterbalance that would offset the weight of the heavy stone façade.
- The crane's counterbalance was crucial in lifting the massive steel beam into place without tipping over.
- The gymnast's counterbalance helped her maintain her balance on the narrow beam during the routine.
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Meaning 2
Equality of distribution.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
A compensating equivalent.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.