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counterweight

/ˈkaʊntərweɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does counterweight mean?

noun

A weight used to counterbalance another weight or load, especially in a machine or a lifting device. A person or thing that counteracts or balances something else.

Example

"The engineer added a counterweight to the crane to lift the heavy load safely."

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