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The correct spelling is counterbalance.
How to pronounce counterbalance
noun
IPA: /ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns/
Say it like: Cow-nte-rba-lan-se
The correct spelling is counterbalance. A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance. For example: "Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."
Usage Examples
“Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.”
“Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- 2.A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
verb
- 1.To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
- 2.To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force
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