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Counterbalance
01
a weight or mechanism used to provide stability and balance by offsetting the weight of another object or system
Examples
The heavy base acts as a counterbalance to the tall structure.
The weight on one side served as a counterbalance for the other.
02
a compensating equivalent
03
equality of distribution
to counterbalance
01
adjust for
02
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
03
contrast with equal weight or force
