Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərˌweɪt/
noun a weight used to balance or offset another weight
A1 A counterweight is used to balance the weight on the other side.
A2 The elevator uses a counterweight to help move up and down.
B1 The crane operator adjusted the counterweight to lift the heavy load.
B2 The sailboat's mast had a counterweight to keep it stable in strong winds.
C1 The architect designed the building with a counterweight system to prevent swaying during earthquakes.
C2 The engineer calculated the exact placement of the counterweight to ensure optimal balance in the machinery.
verb not applicable
A1 I counterweighted the balloon with a rock to keep it from floating away.
A2 She counterweighted the seesaw by sitting on the other end.
B1 The crane operator counterweights the load to ensure it doesn't tip over.
B2 The engineer counterweighted the bridge to maintain its stability during high winds.
C1 The architect counterweighted the building's design to withstand earthquakes.
C2 The scientist counterweighted the experiment variables to achieve accurate results.
adjective not applicable
A1 The counterweight balance made it easier to lift the heavy object.
A2 The counterweight system helped stabilize the crane during operation.
B1 The counterweight mechanism was essential for the safe functioning of the elevator.
B2 The counterweight design was carefully calculated to ensure optimal performance.
C1 The counterweight adjustment was crucial for fine-tuning the precision of the machinery.
C2 The counterweight distribution needed to be precisely calibrated for maximum efficiency.
adverb not applicable
A1 She balanced the scale by adding a counterweight.
A2 The crane operator used a counterweight to lift the heavy load.
B1 The artist used a counterweight to adjust the tension of the sculpture.
B2 The engineer calculated the necessary counterweight to stabilize the bridge.
C1 The dancer gracefully moved with the counterweight in perfect harmony.
C2 The architect designed the building with a counterweight system to withstand strong winds.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The counterweight is heavy.
A2 I need to adjust the counterweight on the scale.
B1 The counterweight helped balance the seesaw.
B2 The counterweight on the crane needs to be recalibrated.
C1 The counterweight system in the elevator ensures smooth operation.
C2 The counterweight mechanism in the clock tower is intricate and precise.
preposition not applicable
A1 The heavy box on one side of the scale needed a counterweight to balance it out.
A2 The seesaw was perfectly balanced with a counterweight on the other end.
B1 The architect used a counterweight to ensure the chandelier hung straight from the ceiling.
B2 The crane operator adjusted the counterweight to lift the heavy load safely.
C1 The engineer calculated the exact counterweight needed to stabilize the suspension bridge.
C2 The dancer moved gracefully, using her body as a counterweight to maintain balance during the performance.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I added a counterweight to the other side of the scale to balance it out.
A2 The counterweight on the crane helped lift the heavy load.
B1 The counterweight of her logic helped sway the argument in her favor.
B2 The counterweight of his experience provided a valuable perspective in the discussion.
C1 The counterweight of historical context added depth to the analysis of the novel.
C2 The counterweight of scientific evidence was crucial in making the decision.
interjection not applicable
A1 Counterweight! Be careful not to drop that heavy box.
A2 Counterweight, please help me lift this table.
B1 Counterweight, can you hold the other end while I adjust this beam?
B2 Counterweight, we need to evenly distribute the load for the crane to lift the container.
C1 Counterweight, make sure to secure the counterbalance before operating the machinery.
C2 Counterweight, the stability of the structure relies heavily on the proper placement of the weights.
article not applicable
A1 The counterweight helped balance the seesaw.
A2 The counterweight on the crane made it easier to lift heavy objects.
B1 The counterweight in the elevator ensures a smooth ride for passengers.
B2 The counterweight system in the clock tower keeps the clock running accurately.
C1 The counterweight is essential for the stability of the suspension bridge.
C2 The counterweight on the ship's crane is carefully calibrated to handle heavy loads without tipping over.
formal The engineer carefully calculated the necessary counterweight to balance the elevator.
informal Make sure you put a counterweight on the other side to even it out.
slang Throw a counterweight on there so it doesn't tip over.
figurative Her sense of humor acted as a counterweight to his seriousness.
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