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Balance :: Balance (n.) To arrange accounts in such a way that the sum total of the debits is equal to the sum total of the credits; as, to balance a set of books..

Rest :: Rest (n.) The striking of a balance at regular intervals in a running account.

Balance :: Balance (n.) To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance..

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.

Overbalance :: Overbalance (v. t.) To cause to lose balance or equilibrium.

Librate :: Librate (v. i.) To vibrate as a balance does before resting in equilibrium; hence, to be poised..

Overpoise :: Overpoise (v. t.) To outweigh; to overbalance.

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.

Cock :: Cock (n.) The indicator of a balance.

Counterbalanced :: Counterbalanced (imp. & p. p.) of Counterbalanc.

Beam :: Beam (n.) The bar of a balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended..

Poise :: Poise (n.) To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance..

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..

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.

Equilibrious :: Equilibrious (a.) Evenly poised; balanced.

Scalebeam :: Scalebeam (n.) The lever or beam of a balance; the lever of a platform scale, to which the poise for weighing is applied..

Poise :: Poise (v. i.) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt..

Launce :: Launce (n.) A balance.

Weight :: Weight (v. t.) The quantity of heaviness; comparative tendency to the center of the earth; the quantity of matter as estimated by the balance, or expressed numerically with reference to some standard unit; as, a mass of stone having the weight of five hundred pounds..

Balancement :: Balancement (n.) The act or result of balancing or adjusting; equipoise; even adjustment of forces.

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