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   Coun·ter·weight

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   • 1. another term for counterbalance

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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. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What is a counterweight and how does it work?

   • A counterweight is a weight that is located in the opposite sector of another with the objective that both reach a balance. The idea of weight, for its part, alludes to the force of attraction that the planet Earth exerts on bodies. According to abbreviationfinder.org, counterweight, therefore, can be said to be used to balance forces.

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   What is a counterweight in construction?

   • 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 ).

   counterweight - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   What is an example of a counterweight?

   • Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge). To fit with a counterweight. The stage right wall now has 55 single purchase counterweight sets and the winch gallery stage left has 12 electric winches with pendant controls.

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

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   6 days ago · A counterbalancing weight, influence, or force.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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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.

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   Counterweight definition: A weight used as a counterbalance. In the latter case the overturning tendency begins as soon as the load leaves the ground, but ceases as soon as the load again touches the ground and thus relieves the crane of the extra weight, whereas overturning backwards is caused either by the reaction of a chain breaking or by excessive counterweight.

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   A counterweight is an action or proposal that is intended to balance or counter other actions or proposals. His no-inflation bill serves as a useful counterweight to proposals less acceptable to the committee.

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   Apr 22, 2023 · counterweight (plural counterweights) 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 ...

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   counterweight / ˈ kaʊntɚˌweɪt/ noun. plural counterweights. Britannica Dictionary definition of COUNTERWEIGHT. [count] : a weight that provides a balance against something of equal weight. The crane has a heavy counterweight on the back. — often used figuratively. Their liberal views act as a counterweight to/against the governor's ...

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   counterweight, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary