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   counterweight

   /ˈkaʊntəweɪt/

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   • 1. another term for counterbalance

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   What is a counterweight in a capital gains argument?

   • A counterweight is an action or proposal that is intended to balance or counter other actions or proposals. If one action or proposal is intended to counterweight another, it is intended to balance or counter the other action or proposal. This will be used to counterweight the capital gains argument. [VERB noun]

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   What is a counterweight used for?

   • A counterweight is also used in many rotating systems to reduce vibrations due to imbalances in the rotating assembly. A typical example is counterweights on crankshafts in piston engines. Some balanced arm lamps work with a counterweight to keep the arm and lamp in the desired position.

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   What is a counterweight noun?

   • Definition of counterweight noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary counterweight (to something) a thing that has an equal but opposite effect to something else and can be used to limit the bad effects of something The senate is the opposition’s counterweight to the new president.

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   What is a counterweight Senate?

   • counterweight (to something) a thing that has an equal but opposite effect to something else and can be used to limit the bad effects of something The senate is the opposition’s counterweight to the new president. Definition of counterweight noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › counterweightCOUNTERWEIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A counterweight is a weight that is as heavy as something else, so that the two objects can balance. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of counterweight with examples from literature and the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     COUNTERWEIGHT meaning: 1. a weight that is as heavy as...

   • Znaczenie Counterweight, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     COUNTERWEIGHT definicja: 1. a weight that is as heavy as...

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     COUNTERWEIGHT translate: 平衡重，平衡锤，砝码. Learn more in the...

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     COUNTERWEIGHT translate: 平衡重，平衡錘，砝碼. Learn more in the...

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › counterweightCounterweight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of counterweight as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A counterweight is an equivalent weight or force that balances or cancels out another force.

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   A counterweight is a weight that provides balance and stability of a mechanical system by applying an opposite force. Learn how counterweights are used in various applications, such as cranes, elevators, trebuchets, and space elevators.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › counterweightCOUNTERWEIGHT definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A counterweight is a weight that is as heavy as something else, so that the two objects can balance. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of counterweight with examples from literature and sources on the web.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › counterweightCOUNTERWEIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A counterweight is a weight that balances or cancels out another weight, influence, or force. Learn how to use the word in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation, and related terms.

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   Counterweight is a noun meaning a weight used as a counterbalance, or a verb meaning to balance or equip with a counterweight. Learn more about its origin, usage and examples from Dictionary.com.

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   counterweight (to something) a thing that has an equal but opposite effect to something else and can be used to limit the bad effects of something. The senate is the opposition’s counterweight to the new president.