counterbalance

Word parts

counter- + balance

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/

Noun

Singular counterbalance

Plural counterbalances

1. (countable) A counterbalance is a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
   • Synonym: counterweight

Verb

Plain form counterbalance

Third-person singular counterbalances

Past tense counterbalanced

Past participle counterbalanced

Present participle counterbalancing

1. (transitive) If you counterbalance something, you fit it with a counterbalance.
   • Synonym: counterweight