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balance weight

balance weight noun: a weight that acts as a counterbalance.

Noun

balance weight (plural balance weights)

  1. A weight that acts as a counterbalance.
    • Most of the overhead system is of the weight-tensioned type, constant tension being automatically applied by balance weights.1959 June, “Clacton and Walton Electrification”, in Railway Magazine, page 379
    • The firehole door is made in three sections, hinged at the top and opening inwards to form a deflector plate, in a manner similar to the door of a Southern Region "King Arthur" class 4-6-0. Its operation, assisted by balance weights, is simple.1961 February, 'Balmore', “Driving and firing modern French steam locomotives - Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 109

balance weight meaning in Tamil

balance weight in Tamil

சமன் எடை

Forms of balance weight

pluralbalance weights
alternative formbalanceweight

Questions about balance weight

What does balance weight mean?
Balance weight means a weight that acts as a counterbalance.
What is balance weight in Tamil?
Balance weight in Tamil is சமன் எடை. See Balance weight meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is balance weight?
Balance weight is a noun.
What is the plural of balance weight?
The plural of balance weight is balance weights.

Words near balance weight in the dictionary

  1. balance the sheets
  2. balance the ticket
  3. balance transfer
  4. balance transfers
  5. balance up
  6. balance weight
  7. balance weights
  8. balance wheel
  9. balance wheels
  10. balanceable
  11. balanced

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