noun🔗ShareA weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance."The counterbalance on the school's large swing set kept it level. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one."The extra work I took on at work was a counterbalance to my lack of vacation time this year. "physicsscienceactionorganizationsystemtendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight."Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."physicstechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo match or equal in effect when applying opposing force"Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other"physicsscienceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading