counterweight (9 synonym found)

Counterweight has 9 synonyms. The top synonyms for counterweight are woodcut, hairspring, gyroscope, foul wind, counterpressure, counterinfluence, counterforce, balance wheel and 1 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for counterweight?

A common synonym for counterweight is woodcut. Other synonyms include hairspring, gyroscope, foul wind, counterpressure.

How many synonyms does counterweight have?

Counterweight has 9 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does counterweight mean?

(n): 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

Definition of counterweight:

(n) : 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)
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Definition of counterweight:

(n) : 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)
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