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counterbalance(2)(dictionary)
counterbalance(dictionary)

counterbalance(1) (iou)



counterbalance noun. L16.
[from COUNTER- 2 + BALANCE noun.]
The opposite side of a balance. rare. Only in L16.
A weight used to balance another weight; spec. one used to balance the weight of a rotating or an ascending and descending part, so as to facilitate movement. E17.
fig. A power, influence, emotion, etc., which balances the effect of a contrary one. M17.