contrapeso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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
contrapeso is used for these senses in English:
- 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).
counterbalance — full definition
- noun A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
- noun A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
counterweight — full definition
- 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).
- noun A counterbalance.