counterweight
noun/ˈkaʊntərweɪt/
Frequency rank: #17,699 most common English word
Meaning
A weight used to balance or offset another weight or force.
Example sentence
Engineers added counterweight to the crane to prevent it from tipping over during heavy lifts.
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