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counterweight

/ˈkaʊntəweɪt/noun

उच्चारण काउन्टवेट

प्रतिभार, संतुलन-भार

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a weight that balances another weight

    प्रतिभार, संतुलन-भार

    • The lift is balanced by a heavy counterweight.

    Synonyms counterbalance

  2. 2

    [C] ~ (to sth)

    a force, influence or thing that balances or acts against another

    संतुलक शक्ति, प्रतिसंतुलन

    • The opposition acts as a counterweight to the ruling party.
    • India is seen as a counterweight to China's influence in the region.

    Synonyms counterbalance check