counterbalance in Dutch
counterbalance in Dutch is tegenwicht, gelijke kracht, tegenkracht — counterbalance means a weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
counterbalance in Dutch
tegenwicht
(literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
gelijke kracht
(figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
tegenkracht
(figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
een tegengewicht vormen voor
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
opwegen tegen
(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
een tegenkracht vormen voor
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
opwegen tegen
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
What does "counterbalance" mean?
- noun A weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
- noun A force or influence that offsets or holds back an opposing one.
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What is "counterbalance" in Dutch?
"counterbalance" in Dutch is tegenwicht, gelijke kracht, tegenkracht. counterbalance means: A weight placed opposite another so as to keep it level.
Are there other ways to say "counterbalance" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "counterbalance": tegenwicht, gelijke kracht, tegenkracht, een tegengewicht vormen voor, opwegen tegen, een tegenkracht vormen voor.
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