Definitions for counterweight
ˈkaʊn tərˌweɪtcoun·ter·weight

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1. counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliserverb

   a weight that balances another weight

2. counterweight, counterpoise, counterposeverb

   constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

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1. counterweightnoun

   A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

2. counterweightverb

   To fit with a counterweight.

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1. Counterweight

   A counterweight is a weight that, by applying an opposite force, provides balance and stability of a mechanical system. The purpose of a counterweight is to make lifting the load faster and more efficient, which saves energy and causes less wear and tear on the lifting machine.Counterweights are often used in traction lifts (elevators), cranes and funfair rides. In these applications, the expected load multiplied by the distance that load will be spaced from the central support (called the "tipping point") must be equal to the counterweight's mass times its distance from the tipping point in order to prevent over-balancing either side. This distance times mass is called the load moment.A counterbalance is a weight or force that balances or offsets another as when two objects of equal weight, power, or influence are acting in opposition to each other. The objects are then said to be in counterbalance.

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1. counterweight

   A counterweight is a weight that, by exerting an opposite force, balances or counteracts another weight. It is typically used in machinery, construction, or various engineering applications to provide stability, maintain equilibrium, or to help lifting or moving objects.

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1. Counterweight

   A counterweight is an equivalent counterbalancing weight that balances a load. Counterweights are often used in traction lifts, cranes and funfair rides. In these applications, the expected load multiplied by the distance that load will be spaced from the central support must be equal to the counterweight's mass times its distance from the tipping point in order to prevent over-balancing either side. This distance times mass is called the load moment.

How to pronounce counterweight?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say counterweight in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterweight in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterweight in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of counterweight in a Sentence

1. Jimena Blanco:

   With her middle-class roots Vidal acts as counterweight to Macri, whom Scioli's Front for Victory party often portrays as a neo-liberal born into money and privilege.

2. Rick Wilson:

   All the way across the board he was the guy you could count on yesterday to correctly assess the situation. He became the counterweight against the the president, bush handled it, but it was later in the news cycle.

3. Vicente Lim:

   You must, however, not lose your sense of humor, which is also a great item in your success. Sense of humor is the counterweight for your misfortunes which you will meet from time to time, from the smallest to the biggest ... If you take anything seriously without any sense of humor and you should happen to fail, it will be the beginning of your downfall.

4. Maria Joao de Conceicao:

   I think Marcelo is what Portugal needs now, both as mediator and a bit of a counterweight to the left.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=counterweight
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counterweight
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterweight
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=counterweight