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balance weights

balance weights is the plural of balance weight.

Meaning of balance weight

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

Questions about balance weights

What is balance weights the plural of?
Balance weights is the plural of balance weight.

Words near balance weights in the dictionary

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

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