Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

counterweight

noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌweɪt/

Definition

A weight that balances another weight.

Examples

The crane’s counterweight helped lift heavy loads without tipping over.
In the elevator, a counterweight balances the weight of the car to improve energy efficiency.
The seesaw functions effectively because of the counterweight on one side.

Meaning

Counterweight refers to a weight that is used to counteract or balance the weight of another object, often used in systems like cranes, elevators, or mechanical devices to ensure stability and balance.