Counterbalance

kown-tgr-baKans, v. [-balanced i,-aust), -ancing.J To oppose with an equal weight; act against with equal power or effect: countervail. — n. Equal opposing weight; equivalent. Counter-brace, kown'ter-bras, (Xaut.) The brace of the i ore topsail on the leeward side of a ve el. Counterchange, kown-ter-chanj', To exchange; reciprocate. — Coun'terchange, n. Exchange; re-, ciprocation. Countercharm, kown-ter-charm', To destrov the effect of a charm upon. — Coun'tercharm, n. That which di olves or opposes, etc. Countercheck, kown-ter-chek'', To oppose, check. — Coun'tercheck, u. Check; stop; rebuke.