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A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.

An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence

The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium +

To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.

To act against with equal power; to balance.