counterweight
coun
ˈkaʊn
kawn
ter
tər
tēr
weight
ˌweɪt
veit
British pronunciation
/kˈa‍ʊntəwˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "counterweight"in English

Counterweight
01

a mass used to provide balance to another mass

example
Examples
The elevator uses a counterweight to help lift and lower the car smoothly.
A crane 's counterweight is essential for stabilizing heavy loads during construction.
to counterweight
01

constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

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