counterweight
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tərˌweɪt noun
1.
a weight used as a counterbalance.
verb (used with object)
2.
to balance or equip with a counterweight.
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| —n | |
| a counterbalancing weight, influence, or force | |
| 'counterweighted | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
One effort has been to strengthen outside directors as a counterweight to over-mighty bosses.
There's a counterweight beyond the stationary orbit, you see.
The deviation is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the counterweight cables.
Counterweight safeties, where furnished shall conform to the requirements for car safeties.
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