A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
verb
(transitive) To fit with a counterweight.
cruiserweight
cruiserweight
noun
(boxing) A boxer weighing less than 200lb; heavier than a light heavyweight and lighter than a heavyweight.
(boxing, Britain, obsolete) light heavyweight
(wrestling) A wrestler weighing less than 210lb; heavier than a light heavyweight and lighter than a heavyweight.
downrightness
downrightness
noun
The personal quality of being straightforward and direct in one's manner
draughtswoman
draughtswoman
noun
Alternative spelling of draftswoman
featherweight
featherweight
noun
A sportsman who fights in this division.
A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 126 pounds or 57.2 kilograms.
The lightest weight that may be carried by a racehorse.
foreshadowing
foreshadowing
noun
(literature, usually uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.
verb
present participle of foreshadow
gabrilowitsch
harpwaytuning
harrowingness
harrowingness
noun
The quality of being harrowing.
hearthwarming
heartwounding
hollingsworth
hornswoggling
hornswoggling
verb
present participle of hornswoggle
horsewhipping
horsewhipping
noun
A beating with a horsewhip.
verb
present participle of horsewhip
housewarmings
housewarmings
noun
plural of housewarming
hundredweight
hundredweight
noun
(Canada, US) A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (45.5 kg).
(UK, chiefly historical) A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (8 st or 51 kg).
(historical) Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
(historical) Various units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".
interwwrought
millwrighting
millwrighting
noun
The work of a millwright, designing and constructing mills.
mouthwatering
mouthwatering
adj
(by extension) Enticing or tantalizing.
That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.
nightcrawlers
nightcrawlers
noun
plural of nightcrawler
nonwatertight
nonwatertight
adj
Not watertight.
overshadowing
overshadowing
noun
A dominating shadow or malign influence.
verb
present participle of overshadow
overweightage
overweightage
noun
(India) Extra or undue weight or importance.
overweighting
overweighting
verb
present participle of overweight
playwrightess
playwrightess
noun
(rare) A female playwright.
playwrighting
playwrighting
noun
Writing plays: the craft of a playwright
shadowgraphic
shadowgraphic
adj
Relating to shadowgraphy.
shipwrightery
shipwrightery
noun
The work of a shipwright.
straightwards
superhighways
superhighways
noun
plural of superhighway
sweethearting
sweethearting
noun
(business, retail) theft by employees at the cash register, as for example by giving away merchandise to friends and family
(dated) courting; lovemaking
underweighted
underweighted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of underweight
unwithdrawing
unwithdrawing
adj
That does not withdraw.
unworshipping
unworshipping
adj
Not taking part in worship.
weathermaking
weathermaking
noun
The (attempted) influencing of the weather, by magic or technology.
welterweights
welterweights
noun
plural of welterweight
wheelabrating
whigmaleeries
woolgathering
woolgathering
noun
Indulgence in idle fancies or daydreams.
The gathering of fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.