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counterweight::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | balance, counterbalance, counterpoise, equaliser, equalizer |
| Type of | weight |
| Has types | sash weight, tare |
counterweight::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | counterpoise, counterpose |
| Type of | counterbalance, oppose |
Examples of counterweight
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The force of their love has been a counterweight the worst pain cannot surmount.
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It met regularly and served as a political and military counterweight to Athens.
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He urged that he be elected to serve as a counterweight to Democrats in Congress.
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Record labels are using Amazon as a counterweight to Apple's digital music might.
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A brief, upbeat counterweight to the Stabat Mater, its jubilation was infectious.
From the guardian.co.uk
On this counterweight, a calibrated dial enables easy adjustment of stylus force.
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Neither presents an effective communications counterweight to President Obama.
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A cobra collar with counterweight one of several found on the thorax of the mummy.
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The cost controls in the bill are unlikely to provide much of a counterweight.
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- A weight that balances another weight
- Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
- A counterweight is an equivalent counterbalancing weight that balances a load. Its purpose is to make lifting the load more efficient, which saves energy and is less taxing on the lifting machine.
- Energizer (Kate "Katie" Power), is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' universe. She first appeared in Power Pack #1 and was created by Louise Simonson and June Brigman.
- "Counterweight" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 26 December 1964, during the second season.
- 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) Weights are grooved on ends to sliip between counterweight arbor rods. The weight of each piece is known by the thickness. 1" thick equals approximately 17 lbs. 2" thick equals approximately 35 lbs. These are 5" wide. 1'-0" high of counterweights equals approximately 204 lbs. Top
- A weight that is placed on an equatorial, dobsonian, or other mount, to counterbalance the weight of the telescope tube assembly.
- Design of door mechanisms using weights instead of springs to counterbalance door weight
