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counterbalance

/ˈkaʊntərbæləns/ noun · British & US
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What does counterbalance mean?

noun

A device or system that balances or counteracts a force or weight, or a situation in which opposing forces or factors are balanced.

Example

"The architect designed a counterbalance system to stabilize the building during earthquakes."

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