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.
counterworker
counterworker
noun
(rare) One who works against something; a saboteur.
(rare) One who works at a counter.
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.
cushionflower
dawsoniaceous
scutcheonwise
swashbucklers
swashbucklers
noun
plural of swashbuckler
swashbucklery
swashbucklery
noun
adventure and excitement; that which is swashbuckling
swashbuckling
swashbuckling
adj
Adventurous, exciting.
unshipwrecked
unshipwrecked
adj
Not shipwrecked.
unwainscotted
unwainscotted
adj
Not wainscotted.
unwelcomeness
unwelcomeness
noun
The state or condition of being unwelcome.
unwhimsically
watchglassful
watchglassful
noun
Enough to fill a watch glass (item of laboratory equipment).