counterbalance
(ko̵unt′ər bal′əns; for v., also ko̵unt′ər bal′əns)
noun
- a weight used to balance another weight; counterpoise
- any force or influence that balances or offsets another
transitive verb counterbalanced, counterbalancing
to be a counterbalance to; offset
See counterbalance in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- A force or influence equally counteracting another.
- A weight that acts to balance another; a counterpoise or counterweight.
transitive verb (kounˌtər-bălˈəns, kounˈtər-bălˌəns) coun·ter·bal·anced,
coun·ter·bal·anc·ing,
coun·ter·bal·anc·es - To act as a counteracting force, influence, or weight to; counterpoise.
- To oppose with an equal force; offset.
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