Definition of balance

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Balance (n.) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail..

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Balance :: Balance (n.) To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts equal by paying the difference between them..
Balance Wheel :: Balance wheel () A wheel which imparts regularity to the movements of any engine or machine; a fly wheel.
Equipondious :: Equipondious (a.) Of equal weight on both sides; balanced.
Plyer :: Plyer (n.) A kind of balance used in raising and letting down a drawbridge. It consists of timbers joined in the form of a St. Andrew's cross.
Equilibrium :: Equilibrium (n.) A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body..
Apoise :: Apoise (adv.) Balanced.
Poise :: Poise (n.) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
Drosometer :: Drosometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the quantity of dew on the surface of a body in the open air. It consists of a balance, having a plate at one end to receive the dew, and at the other a weight protected from the deposit of dew..
Balance :: Balance (n.) The seventh sign in the Zodiac, called Libra, which the sun enters at the equinox in September..
Balance :: Balance (v. i.) To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.
Balance :: Balance (n.) To make the sums of the debits and credits of an account equal; -- said of an item; as, this payment, or credit, balances the account..
Balance :: 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..
Overbalance :: Overbalance (v. t.) To exceed equality with; to outweigh.
Bifilar :: Bifilar (a.) Two-threaded; involving the use of two threads; as, bifilar suspension; a bifilar balance..
Equilibration :: Equilibration (n.) The process by which animal and vegetable organisms preserve a physiological balance.
Equal :: Equal (a.) Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.
Logan :: Logan (n.) A rocking or balanced stone.
Hairspring :: Hairspring (n.) The slender recoil spring which regulates the motion of the balance in a timepiece.
Equipoise :: Equipoise (n.) Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said of moral, political, or social interests or forces..
Weighty :: Weighty (superl.) Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous..
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