counterweight

• Masse utilisée pour équilibrer un autre poids, souvent dans des systèmes mécaniques ou des dispositifs de levage.

A weight used to balance another weight, often in mechanical systems or lifting devices.

1. Balancing weightB2formal

   A weight used to balance another weight, often in mechanical systems or structures.

   Contrepoids (masse d'équilibrage)

   • The elevator uses a counterweight to move smoothly.
   • Engineers added a counterweight to stabilize the crane.
   • The bridge's design includes a counterweight for balance.

   Synonymesbalancecounterbalancecounterpoiseequipoise

• Servir de contrepoids ou de force opposée à quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans un sens technique ou figuré pour contrebalancer, équilibrer ou compenser un effet.

A verb meaning to act as a counterbalance or opposing force to something, often used in technical or figurative contexts.

1. CounterbalanceC1formal

   To act as a weight or force that balances or offsets another weight or force.

   Faire contrepoids

   • The heavy steel beam counterweights the crane's load.
   • His calm demeanor counterweights her impulsive nature.
   • The new policy counterweights the previous one's negative effects.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecounterpoiseequilibrateneutralizeoffset