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Counterweight Definition & Meaning

counterweight
noun
  1. a weight that balances another weight
verb
  1. constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

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Frequently asked questions

What does counterweight mean?
a weight that balances another weight constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
What part of speech is counterweight?
Counterweight is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does counterweight have?
Counterweight has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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