counterweight
noun
a weight used as a counterbalance.
counterweighting
-
a word derived from
counterweight.
Example Sentences
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The inside-connected engine, counterweighting being as yet unknown, was admitted to be steadier in running, and hence more suitable for passenger service.
From Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives Baldwin Locomotive Works by Matthew Baird
