Definition of balance

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Balance (v. i.) To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise; as, the scales balance..

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Preponderate :: Preponderate (v. t.) To outweigh; to overpower by weight; to exceed in weight; to overbalance.
Equilibrist :: Equilibrist (n.) One who balances himself in unnatural positions and hazardous movements; a balancer.
Balance :: Balance (n.) To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate..
Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance..
Equal :: Equal (a.) Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.
Regulator :: Regulator (n.) A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion, as: (a) The lever or index in a watch, which controls the effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance. (b) The governor of a steam engine. (c) A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the steam chest, in a locomotive..
Level :: Level (a.) Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial; as, a level head; a level understanding. [Colloq.].
Countervail :: Countervail (v. t.) To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to compensate..
Teeter :: Teeter (v. i. & t.) To move up and down on the ends of a balanced plank, or the like, as children do for sport; to seesaw; to titter; to titter-totter..
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
Balance :: Balance (n.) The seventh sign in the Zodiac, called Libra, which the sun enters at the equinox in September..
Trim :: Trim (v. i.) To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favor each..
Cock :: Cock (n.) The indicator of a balance.
Overbalance :: Overbalance (v. t.) To cause to lose balance or equilibrium.
Balance :: Balance (n.) The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.
Scale :: Scale (n.) The dish of a balance; hence, the balance itself; an instrument or machine for weighing; as, to turn the scale; -- chiefly used in the plural when applied to the whole instrument or apparatus for weighing. Also used figuratively..
Lopsided :: Lopsided (a.) Unbalanced; poorly proportioned; full of idiosyncrasies.
Weigh :: Weigh (v. t.) To be equivalent to in weight; to counterbalance; to have the heaviness of.
Equibalance :: Equibalance (v. t.) To make of equal weight; to balance equally; to counterbalance; to equiponderate.
Rest :: Rest (n.) A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its dividends, etc.; in the Bank of England, the balance of assets above liabilities..
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