counterweight

Noun
  1. A weight that balances another weight (synset 103123190)
    is a type of: weight - an artifact that is heavy
    subtypes:
    • sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash
    • tare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
    same as: balance, counterbalance, counterpoise, equaliser, equalizer
Verb
  1. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to (synset 202672750)
    is a type of: counterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force
    same as: counterpoise, counterpose

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