counterweight
One compound word with counter is counterpoint. Another is counterbalance.
I balanced my checkbook on the counter. (or) I counter-balanced my checkbook.
Synonyms could include balance, evenness, or regularity.
It can be used in a number of ways. For example, "The legislator's plan ran counter to what his party was trying to accomplish as a whole." Counter in this sentence means against, literally in opposition to. Here's another example, "They set the groceries on the counter." Counter used here refers to the flat surface in most kitchens.
There are two syllables in the word balance.
Counter balance is usually the object that keeps another object in balance.
Counter balance is usually the object that keeps another object in balance. Without the counter balance on a scale, both sides would be unequal.
Counter balance is usually the object that keeps another object in balance. Without the counter balance on a scale, both sides would be unequal.
Counter balance is usually the object that keeps another object in balance. Without the counter balance on a scale, both sides would be unequal.
Counter tension is when gymnasts perform a balance which involves two or more of them pulling away from each other (or a piece of apparatus), where the weight is not even, whereas counter balance is when a move is balanced (like a sea-saw) or like when a gymnast performs an arabesque, the front and back of their body counter-balance one another.
Counter
One compound word with counter is counterpoint. Another is counterbalance.
The left pan of the balance can be used for counter weights. Another use might be to put an identical dish or beaker. Since taring can be error prone it would be better to counter balance.
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"Branch" is another verb that shares the same beginning sound with the word "balance."