counterweight
n. counterbalancing weight | ||||
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Counterweight Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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counterweight
Noun
1. an equivalent counterbalancing weight
(synonym) counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
(hypernym) weight
(hyponym) sash weight
(derivation) counterpoise, counterpose
Verb
1. constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
(synonym) counterpoise, counterpose
(hypernym) oppose, counterbalance
(derivation) counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
Noun
1. an equivalent counterbalancing weight
(synonym) counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
(hypernym) weight
(hyponym) sash weight
(derivation) counterpoise, counterpose
Verb
1. constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
(synonym) counterpoise, counterpose
(hypernym) oppose, counterbalance
(derivation) counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
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counterweight
counterweight
n : an equivalent counterbalancing weight [syn: counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser]
v : constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to [syn: counterpoise, counterpose]
counterweight
n : an equivalent counterbalancing weight [syn: counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser]
v : constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to [syn: counterpoise, counterpose]
Counterweight Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms |
COUNTERWEIGHT
A standard weight (60 or 30 lb.) used in a counterweight flying system.
A standard weight (60 or 30 lb.) used in a counterweight flying system.
Counterweight Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Counterweight
Weight added to a rotating shaft or wheel to balance normal loads on the part and offset vibration. Counterweights are used on the crankshaft and are often found on the flywheel and driveshaft .
Weight added to a rotating shaft or wheel to balance normal loads on the part and offset vibration. Counterweights are used on the crankshaft and are often found on the flywheel and driveshaft .
Counterweight Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The DJ Glossary |
Counterbalance (counterweight)
With reference to turntables, the small adjustable weight mounted at the rear end of a tonearm used to apply tracking force. (See Tracking Force).
With reference to turntables, the small adjustable weight mounted at the rear end of a tonearm used to apply tracking force. (See Tracking Force).
Counterweight Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of elevator industry terms |
Counterweight
Counterweight - A weight which counterbalances the weight of an elevator car plus approximately 40% of the capacity load.
Counterweight - A weight which counterbalances the weight of an elevator car plus approximately 40% of the capacity load.
Counterweight Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Counterweight
- For the Outer Limits episode, see Counterweight (The Outer Limits)
A counterweight is an equivalent counterbalancing weight that balances a load.
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