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.
downrightness
downrightness
noun
The personal quality of being straightforward and direct in one's manner
draughtswoman
draughtswoman
noun
Alternative spelling of draftswoman
fellowshiping
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
harrowingness
harrowingness
noun
The quality of being harrowing.
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
interwwrought
mcknightstown
mouthwatering
mouthwatering
adj
(by extension) Enticing or tantalizing.
That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.
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
shadowgraphic
shadowgraphic
adj
Relating to shadowgraphy.
unwithholding
unworshipping
unworshipping
adj
Not taking part in worship.
washingtonese
washingtonian
washingtonian
Adjective
Of, or pertaining to, the state of Washington or its culture.
Of, or pertaining to, Washington, D.C. or its culture.
Of, or pertaining to, the life, values, or presidential administration of
Noun
A native or resident of the state of Washington in the United States of America.
An inhabitant or a resident of Washington, D.C..
A member of the a 19th-century sobriety support group.
weaponshowing
woolgathering
woolgathering
noun
Indulgence in idle fancies or daydreams.
The gathering of fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.