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counterweight
UK
/ˈkaʊntəweɪt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərweɪt/
counterweights
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəweɪt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərweɪt/
Translations
The crane uses a counterweight to balance the load.
Кран использует противовес для балансировки груза.
Additional translations
Definitions
The elevator uses a counterweight to ensure smooth and efficient movement.
The new policy acts as a counterweight to the previous regulations, ensuring fairness.
Synonyms
counterweighted
Past Simple
counterweighted
Past Participle
counterweighting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə.weɪt/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.weɪt/
Translations
The new policy aims to counterweight the economic imbalance.
Новая политика направлена на то, чтобы уравновешивать экономический дисбаланс.
Additional translations
Definitions
The engineers designed the system to counterweight the heavy machinery, ensuring stability during operation.
Synonyms
Used attributively before a noun to denote a mechanism or element that provides balance.
Definitions
The counterweight system prevents the crane from tipping.
counterweight
counterweighted
Past Simple
counterweighted
Past Participle
counterweighting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə.weɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.weɪ.tɪd/
Definitions
Engineers counterweighted the drawbridge to allow it to open smoothly.
Synonyms
Definitions
The crane's counterweighted arm allowed it to lift heavy loads with ease.