противовес — meaning in English

English meaning

• balance noun A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
• 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).
• equipoise noun A state of balance; equilibrium.

Senses

противовес is used for these senses in English:

• balance (literally, or, figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
• counter (martial arts) A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
• 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).
• equipoise A counterbalance.

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.

counter — full definition

1. noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
2. noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
3. verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
4. adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.

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