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Definition of: counterbalance
(koun′tər·bal′əns) v.t. ·anced, ·anc·ing
To oppose with an equal force; offset.
—noun (koun′tər·bal′əns)
1. Any power equally opposing another.
2. A weight that balances another; counterpoise.
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