counterweight

[US]/'kaʊntəweɪt/
[UK]/'kaʊntɚ'wet/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. balancing object, counterbalance, equilibrium force

Phrases & Collocations

balance counterweight

Example Sentences

It provides orientable halogen task lighting, and its elegant counterweight and arm system keep the head constantly parallel to the table.

Therefore, in order to protect individual citizens  we believe there must be built-in correctives and counterweights to the power of the state, even a democratic state.

balancing a heavy object with a counterweight

a counterweight is used to stabilize the elevator

adjusting the counterweight on a crane

the counterweight on the other side helps to balance the scale

a counterweight is essential for the functioning of a pulley system

the counterweight counteracts the force of gravity

adding a counterweight to the end of a lever

the counterweight prevents the machine from tipping over

a well-designed counterweight system ensures stability

the counterweight is adjusted to achieve equilibrium

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