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counterbalance in Malay

imbang balas

/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/US/ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/

counterbalance in Malay: imbang balas, mengimbang balas. In English, counterbalance means a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

Malay words for counterbalance

weight balancing an opposite one
imbang balas
force or influence balancing an opposite one
imbang balas
to apply weight in order to balance
imbang balas, mengimbang balas
to match or equal in effect when applying opposing force
imbang balas, mengimbang balas

English meaning of counterbalance

  1. noun A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
  2. noun A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
  3. verb To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
  4. verb To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

Full definition of counterbalance

counterbalance in a sentence

  • 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.

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Questions about counterbalance in Malay

What is the meaning of counterbalance in Malay?
Counterbalance in Malay is imbang balas, mengimbang balas.
Apakah maksud counterbalance dalam bahasa Melayu?
Counterbalance: imbang balas, mengimbang balas.
What does counterbalance mean in English?
Counterbalance means a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

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