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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..

Rest :: Rest (n.) The striking of a balance at regular intervals in a running account.

Equibalanced :: Equibalanced (imp. & p. p.) of Equibalanc.

Balance :: Balance (n.) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail..

Balance Wheel :: Balance wheel () A ratchet-shaped scape wheel, which in some watches is acted upon by the axis of the balance wheel proper (in those watches called a balance)..

Overpoise :: Overpoise (n.) Preponderant weight; a counterbalance.

Balance :: Balance (n.) A movement in dancing. See Balance, v. i., S..

Equilibrium :: Equilibrium (n.) A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body..

Equilibration :: Equilibration (n.) The process by which animal and vegetable organisms preserve a physiological balance.

Cast :: Cast (v. t.) To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide; as, a casting voice..

Trip :: Trip (v. t.) To cause to stumble, or take a false step; to cause to lose the footing, by striking the feet from under; to cause to fall; to throw off the balance; to supplant; -- often followed by up; as, to trip up a man in wrestling..

Weighty :: Weighty (superl.) Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous..

Unequal :: Unequal (a.) Ill balanced or matched; disproportioned; hence, not equitable; partial; unjust; unfair..

Halteres :: Halteres (n. pl.) Balancers; the rudimentary hind wings of Diptera.

Counter :: Counter (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a..

Equilibrity :: Equilibrity (n.) The state of being balanced; equality of weight.

Lift :: Lift (n.) That portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given.

Sensibility :: Sensibility (n.) That quality of an instrument which makes it indicate very slight changes of condition; delicacy; as, the sensibility of a balance, or of a thermometer..

Equiponderate :: Equiponderate (v. t.) To make equal in weight; to counterbalance.

Balance :: Balance (n.) The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.

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