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Авиасловарь. М.А.Левин. 2004.
Авиасловарь. М.А.Левин. 2004.
Counterbalancing — Counterbalance Coun ter*bal ance ( b?l ans), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counterbalanced} ( anst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Counterbalancing}.] To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
counterbalancing — ‚kaÊŠntÉ™ bælÉ™ns n. weight which balances another; equal weight or power acting in opposition v. act against, oppose (with an equal weight, force, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
counter-weight — counˈter weight noun 1. Weight in an opposite scale 2. A counterbalancing influence or force • • • Main Entry: ↑counter … Useful english dictionary
balance — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Vulgar Latin *bilancia, from Late Latin bilanc , bilanx having two scalepans, from Latin bi + lanc , lanx plate Date: 13th century 1. an instrument for weighing: as a. a beam that is… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Counterweight — For the Outer Limits episode, see Counterweight (The Outer Limits). Simple Crane A counterweight is an equivalent counterbalancing weight that balances a load.[1] Contents … Wikipedia
sash cord — noun a strong cord connecting a sash weight to a sliding sash • Syn: ↑sash line • Hypernyms: ↑cord * * * noun : the cord used to attach a weight to a window sash * * * a cord for connecting a vertically sliding window sash with a counterweight.… … Useful english dictionary
spirometer — In clinical practice and research, any device used for measuring flows and volumes, inspired and expired by the lungs, thus assessing pulmonary function. Considered the most basic measurement device of pulmonary … Medical dictionary
coun|ter|poise — «KOWN tuhr POYZ», noun, verb, poised, pois|ing. –n. 1. a weight balancing another weight; counterbalancing weight. 2. Figurative. any equal or opposing power or force. 3. the condition of being in balance; equilibrium: »Figurative. The…two styles … Useful english dictionary
counterpoise — /ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz/ (say kowntuhpoyz) noun 1. a counterbalancing weight. 2. any equal and opposing power or force. 3. the state of being in equilibrium. 4. an artificial earth plane used to increase the sensitivity of an aerial. –verb (t)… …
counterpoise — /kown teuhr poyz /, n., v., counterpoised, counterpoising. n. 1. a counterbalancing weight. 2. any equal and opposing power or force. 3. the state of being in equilibrium; balance. 4. Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the … Universalium
counterpoise — noun a factor or force that balances or neutralizes another. ↘archaic a state of equilibrium. ↘a counterbalancing weight. verb have an opposing and balancing effect on. ↘bring into contrast. Origin ME: from OFr. contrepois from contre against +… … English new terms dictionary