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counterbalance

/ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns/

/ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/

counterbalancenoun

counterbalances

/ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns/

/ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/

Translations

противовес

The heavy weight acts as a counterbalance to the load.

Тяжелый груз служит противовесом для нагрузки.

Additional translations

компенсация

уравновешивание

Definitions

A weight or force that balances another weight or force.

The heavy base of the lamp acts as a counterbalance to prevent it from tipping over.

A factor or influence that offsets or mitigates another.

The new regulations serve as a counterbalance to the company's market dominance.

The act or process of counterbalancing.

Proper counterbalance is critical when loading cargo onto the aircraft.

Synonyms

counterbalanceverb

counterbalanced

Past Simple

counterbalanced

Past Participle

counterbalancing

Gerund

/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns/

Translations

уравновешивать

The weight of the cargo was used to counterbalance the ship.

Вес груза использовался, чтобы уравновешивать корабль.

Additional translations

нейтрализовать

компенсировать

Definitions

To offset or balance the effect of something by exerting an opposite influence.

The new regulations were designed to counterbalance the negative impact of the policy.

To equip or provide (something) with a counterweight so that it remains in equilibrium.

The drawbridge was counterbalanced with heavy stones.

Synonyms

counterbalanceadjective

/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns/

Used attributively before nouns to denote something intended to offset weight or influence.

Definitions

Serving to counterbalance; acting to offset weight, force, or influence, typically in an attributive use.

A counterbalance spring keeps the lid from slamming shut.