Counterbalancing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

"Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."

2.verbTo match or equal in effect when applying opposing force

"Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other"

3.nounThe act by which something is counterbalanced.

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