ALL meanings of counterweight
coun·ter·weight
C c - countable noun counterweight A counterweight is an action or proposal that is intended to balance or counter other actions or proposals. 3
- verb counterweight If one action or proposal is intended to counterweight another, it is intended to balance or counter the other action or proposal. 3
- noun counterweight a counterbalancing weight, influence, or force 3
- noun counterweight a weight equal to another; counterbalance 3
- noun counterweight a weight used as a counterbalance. 1
- verb with object counterweight to balance or equip with a counterweight. 1
- noun counterweight A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge). 1
- noun counterweight weight that balances out another 1
- noun counterweight sth that provides balance 1
- transitive verb counterweight balance out 1
- transitive verb counterweight provide a balance with 1
- verb counterweight (Transitive Verb) To fit with a counterweight. 0