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counterbalance

UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/

Translations

counterbalancenoun
counterbalances
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/
The heavy weight acts as a counterbalance to the load.
Тяжелый груз служит противовесом для нагрузки.
Additional translations
компенсация
уравновешивание
Synonyms
offset
counterweight
compensation
balance
equilibrium
counterbalanceverb
counterbalanced
Past Simple
counterbalanced
Past Participle
counterbalancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns/
The weight of the cargo was used to counterbalance the ship.
Вес груза использовался, чтобы уравновешивать корабль.
Additional translations
нейтрализовать
компенсировать
Synonyms
offset
neutralize
balance
compensate
counteract
counterbalanceadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌbæl.əns/
Used attributively before nouns to denote something intended to offset weight or influence.

Definitions

counterbalancenoun
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.
counterbalanceverb
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.
counterbalanceadjective
Serving to counterbalance; acting to offset weight, force, or influence, typically in an attributive use.
A counterbalance spring keeps the lid from slamming shut.
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