Looking for the meaning of the word COUNTERBALANCES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COUNTERBALANCES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Counterbalance
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaʊntəˌbaləns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a weight that balances another weight
Short Definition:weight that balances another
Examples:- the trolley used a counterbalance and leverage action to reduce the effort of lifting loads
Word: Counterbalance
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkaʊntəˈbal(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a weight) balance (another weight)
Short Definition:balance another weight
Examples:- the sitter's weight counterbalances the tilting pressure on the backrest
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