A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).
verb
(transitive) To fit with a counterweight.
cruiserweight
cruiserweight
noun
(boxing) A boxer weighing less than 200lb; heavier than a light heavyweight and lighter than a heavyweight.
(boxing, Britain, obsolete) light heavyweight
(wrestling) A wrestler weighing less than 210lb; heavier than a light heavyweight and lighter than a heavyweight.
cushionflower
hawthornesque
heartwounding
housewarmings
housewarmings
noun
plural of housewarming
housewiferies
housewiferies
noun
plural of housewifery
housewifeship
housewifeship
noun
The management of a household; housewifery.
The role or status of a housewife.
hundredweight
hundredweight
noun
(Canada, US) A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (45.5 kg).
(UK, chiefly historical) A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (8 st or 51 kg).
(historical) Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
(historical) Various units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".
interwwrought
mouthwatering
mouthwatering
adj
(by extension) Enticing or tantalizing.
That is pleasing to the sense of taste; appetizing; that makes one salivate.
scutcheonwise
southeastward
southeastward
adj
In or toward the southeast
adv
Toward the southeast
southernwards
southwesterly
southwesterly
adj
(chiefly of a wind) coming from the southwest
situated in, or pointing to, the southwest
adv
From the southwest
noun
A strong wind or storm from the southwest.
southwestward
southwestward
adj
In or toward the southwest
adv
Toward the southwest
subheadwaiter
subwardenship
superhighways
superhighways
noun
plural of superhighway
swashbucklers
swashbucklers
noun
plural of swashbuckler
swashbucklery
swashbucklery
noun
adventure and excitement; that which is swashbuckling
thunderflower
thundershower
thundershower
noun
A rain shower accompanied by thunder and lightning.
trustworthier
trustworthier
adj
comparative form of trustworthy: more trustworthy
unblameworthy
unblameworthy
Adjective
Not blameworthy.
underweighted
underweighted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of underweight
unhousewifely
unhousewifely
adj
Not housewifely.
unoverwhelmed
unoverwhelmed
adj
Not overwhelmed.
unshipwrecked
unshipwrecked
adj
Not shipwrecked.
unshowmanlike
unshowmanlike
adj
Not showmanlike.
unweatherwise
unweatherwise
adj
Not weather-wise.
unwhisperable
unwhisperable
adj
Unable to be whispered; too sacred, terrible, etc. to be mentioned; unspeakable.
unwhitewashed
unwhitewashed
adj
Not having been whitewashed.
unwholesomely
unwholesomely
adv
In an unwholesome manner.
unwishfulness
unwishfulness
noun
(very rare) The state or condition of being unwishful.