Definition of balance

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Balance (n.) An apparatus for weighing.

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Logan :: Logan (n.) A rocking or balanced stone.
Close :: Close (v. t.) Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced; as, a close vote..
Square :: Square (n.) To make even, so as leave no remainder of difference; to balance; as, to square accounts..
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight..
Equilibrist :: Equilibrist (n.) One who balances himself in unnatural positions and hazardous movements; a balancer.
Hammerhead :: Hammerhead (n.) A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena, having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna zygaena is found in the North Atlantic. Called also hammer fish, and balance fish..
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.
Pallet :: Pallet (n.) One of the pieces or levers connected with the pendulum of a clock, or the balance of a watch, which receive the immediate impulse of the scape-wheel, or balance wheel..
Bolometer :: Bolometer (n.) An instrument for measuring minute quantities of radiant heat, especially in different parts of the spectrum; -- called also actinic balance, thermic balance..
Counter :: Counter (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a..
Equiponderate :: Equiponderate (v. t.) To make equal in weight; to counterbalance.
Overbalance :: Overbalance (n.) Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent; as, an overbalance of exports..
Hairspring :: Hairspring (n.) The slender recoil spring which regulates the motion of the balance in a timepiece.
Unbalanced :: Unbalanced (a.) Being, or being thrown, out of equilibrium; hence, disordered or deranged in sense; unsteady; unsound; as, an unbalanced mind..
Balance :: Balance (n.) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally; as, to balance partners..
Trip :: Trip (n.) A false step; a stumble; a misstep; a loss of footing or balance. Fig.: An error; a failure; a mistake.
Weal-balanced :: Weal-balanced (a.) Balanced or considered with reference to public weal.
Poise :: Poise (v.) The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.
Emblem :: Emblem (n.) A visible sign of an idea; an object, or the figure of an object, symbolizing and suggesting another object, or an idea, by natural aptness or by association; a figurative representation; a typical designation; a symbol; as, a balance is an emblem of justice; a scepter, the emblem of sovereignty or power; a circle, the emblem of eternity..
Equibalance :: Equibalance (n.) Equal weight; equiponderance.
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