counterweight in Tagalog

Tagalog words for counterweight

heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something

gantimbigat

English meaning of counterweight

1. noun A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
2. noun A counterbalance.
3. verb To fit with a counterweight.

Full definition of counterweight

Synonyms of counterweight

• balance

counterweight in other languages

• counterweight in Tamil
• counterweight in Gujarati

Questions about counterweight in Tagalog

What is the meaning of counterweight in Tagalog?

Counterweight in Tagalog is gantimbigat.

Ano ang counterweight sa Tagalog?

Counterweight: gantimbigat.

What does counterweight mean in English?

Counterweight means a heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).