definition of
counterbalance

[1] #1 counterbalance n. [counterweight, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser] a weight that balances another weight. wn

[2] #2 counterbalance v. [compensate, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up] adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance". wn

[3] #3 counterbalance n. [balance, equilibrium, equipoise] equality of distribution. wn

[4] #4 counterbalance v. [oppose] contrast with equal weight or force. wn

[5] #5 counterbalance n. [offset] a compensating equivalent. wn