Definition of balance

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Balance (n.) To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling; as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance one's self on a tight rope..

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Poiser :: Poiser (n.) The balancer of dipterous insects.
Outbalance :: Outbalance (v. t.) To outweight; to exceed in weight or effect.
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..
Counterweigh :: Counterweigh (v. t.) To weigh against; to counterbalance.
Trim :: Trim (v. i.) To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favor each..
Balancement :: Balancement (n.) The act or result of balancing or adjusting; equipoise; even adjustment of forces.
Libration :: Libration (n.) A real or apparent libratory motion, like that of a balance before coming to rest..
Balance Wheel :: Balance wheel () A wheel which imparts regularity to the movements of any engine or machine; a fly wheel.
Compensate :: Compensate (v. t.) To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for.
Balance :: Balance (v. i.) To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise; as, the scales balance..
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
Counterbalanced :: Counterbalanced (imp. & p. p.) of Counterbalanc.
Giddy :: Giddy (superl.) Having in the head a sensation of whirling or reeling about; having lost the power of preserving the balance of the body, and therefore wavering and inclined to fall; lightheaded; dizzy..
Unbalanced :: Unbalanced (a.) Being, or being thrown, out of equilibrium; hence, disordered or deranged in sense; unsteady; unsound; as, an unbalanced mind..
Even :: Even (a.) Balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both side; owing nothing on either side; -- said of accounts, bargains, or persons indebted; as, our accounts are even; an even bargain..
Rider :: Rider (n.) A small forked weight which straddles the beam of a balance, along which it can be moved in the manner of the weight on a steelyard..
Balance :: Balance (n.) The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.
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..
Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance..
Halteres :: Halteres (n. pl.) Balancers; the rudimentary hind wings of Diptera.
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