English-Estonian translations for counterbalance

Definition of counterbalance

• A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance
• To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight
• To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force

Examples

• Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound
• Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other
• The defenders knowledge of the terrain roughly counterbalances the attackers superior equipment

Related words

• counterblow
• counterbore
• counterbalanced
• counterbalancing
• counterblast