Counterweight

Meaning

Noun

●

A

of often

or

,

to a

which is to be

and

, with the

of

the amount of work which must be done to effect the

and

. Counterweights are used,

, in cable-hauled

and some

movable bridges

(e.g. a

bridge).

Verb

●

To

with a counterweight.

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Origin

counterweight

English

counter-

English

weight

English

wiht

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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