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counterweight

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counterweight /ˈkaʊntɚˌweɪt/ noun
plural counterweights
counterweight
/ˈkaʊntɚˌweɪt/
noun
plural counterweights
Britannica Dictionary definition of COUNTERWEIGHT
[count]
: a weight that provides a balance against something of equal weight often used figuratively