Definition of balance

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Balance (v. i.) To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.

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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..
Equiponderate :: Equiponderate (v. t.) To make equal in weight; to counterbalance.
Fin :: Fin (n.) An organ of a fish, consisting of a membrane supported by rays, or little bony or cartilaginous ossicles, and serving to balance and propel it in the water..
Aclinic :: Aclinic (a.) Without inclination or dipping; -- said the magnetic needle balances itself horizontally, having no dip. The aclinic line is also termed the magnetic equator..
Balanceable :: Balanceable (a.) Such as can be balanced.
Rest :: Rest (n.) The striking of a balance at regular intervals in a running account.
Countervote :: Countervote (v. t.) To vote in opposition to; to balance or overcome by voting; to outvote.
Poise :: Poise (v.) The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.
Weighty :: Weighty (superl.) Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous..
Balanced :: Balanced (imp. & p. p.) of Balanc.
Cover :: Cover (v. t.) To extend over; to be sufficient for; to comprehend, include, or embrace; to account for or solve; to counterbalance; as, a mortgage which fully covers a sum loaned on it; a law which covers all possible cases of a crime; receipts than do not cover expenses..
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..
Close :: Close (v. t.) Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced; as, a close vote..
Chronometer :: Chronometer (n.) A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc..
Balance :: Balance (n.) To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate..
Balancereef :: Balancereef (n.) The last reef in a fore-and-aft sail, taken to steady the ship..
Balance :: Balance (n.) An equality between the sums total of the two sides of an account; as, to bring one's accounts to a balance; -- also, the excess on either side; as, the balance of an account..
Balance :: Balance (v. i.) To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.
Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance..
Poise :: Poise (v.) That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
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