Definition of balance

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Balance (n.) An apparatus for weighing.

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Libration :: Libration (n.) A real or apparent libratory motion, like that of a balance before coming to rest..
Unbalanced :: Unbalanced (a.) Being, or being thrown, out of equilibrium; hence, disordered or deranged in sense; unsteady; unsound; as, an unbalanced mind..
Balance :: Balance (n.) The constellation Libra.
Cockhead :: Cockhead (n.) The rounded or pointed top of a grinding mill spindle, forming a pivot on which the stone is balanced..
Halteres :: Halteres (n. pl.) Balancers; the rudimentary hind wings of Diptera.
Equal :: Equal (a.) Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.
Auncel :: Auncel (n.) A rude balance for weighing, and a kind of weight, formerly used in England..
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..
Balance :: Balance (n.) Equipoise between the weights in opposite scales.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.
Trebucket :: Trebucket (n.) A kind of balance for weighing.
Hammerhead :: Hammerhead (n.) A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena, having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna zygaena is found in the North Atlantic. Called also hammer fish, and balance fish..
Oppose :: Oppose (n.) To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically..
Countervote :: Countervote (v. t.) To vote in opposition to; to balance or overcome by voting; to outvote.
Equilibrity :: Equilibrity (n.) The state of being balanced; equality of weight.
Air :: Air (n.) A musical idea, or motive, rhythmically developed in consecutive single tones, so as to form a symmetrical and balanced whole, which may be sung by a single voice to the stanzas of a hymn or song, or even to plain prose, or played upon an instrument; a melody; a tune; an aria..
Equipoise :: Equipoise (n.) Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said of moral, political, or social interests or forces..
Equiponderate :: Equiponderate (v. t.) To make equal in weight; to counterbalance.
Weighty :: Weighty (superl.) Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous..
Offset :: Offset (v. t.) To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another..
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