vastapaino — meaning in English

English meaning

• balance noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
• counterbalance noun A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
• counterweight 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).

Senses

vastapaino is used for these senses in English:

• balance (literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
• counterbalance (literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
• counterbalance (figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
• counterweight 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).

balance — full definition

1. noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
2. noun The amount of money left in an account after deposits and withdrawals, or the difference between credits and debits.
3. verb To bring something into a state of equilibrium, or to keep it steady without falling.

counterbalance — full definition

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.

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