counterbalanced
/ˈkaʊntərˌbælənst/
adjective
- Equipped with a counterbalance; made stable or equal by an opposing weight or force.
- A counterbalanced forklift can lift heavy pallets without tipping.
- The bridge uses a counterbalanced design to raise and lower efficiently.
- The counterbalanced door closes smoothly without slamming.
- Offset or neutralized by an equal and opposite effect.
- The high cost of living is counterbalanced by excellent public services.
- Her strictness is counterbalanced by her kindness.
- The risks are counterbalanced by the potential rewards.
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verb
- Past tense of counterbalance; opposed or balanced with an equal weight or force.
- He counterbalanced the heavy box on his shoulder with a bag in his other hand.
- The engineer counterbalanced the rotating part to reduce vibration.
- The crew counterbalanced the load with sandbags.
- Past tense of counterbalance; had an equal and opposite effect, neutralizing something.
- Her patience counterbalanced his impatience during the meeting.
- The cool breeze counterbalanced the intense heat of the sun.
- The donation counterbalanced the budget shortfall.