Counterweight
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:25 pts13 letters
Definition of Counterweight
noun
- 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
- To fit with a counterweight.
Anagrams of Counterweight
No exact anagrams found for "counterweight". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "counterweight" and rearranging:
Letter Values
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Total: 22 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Counterweight
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Counterweight"
Counterweight is a 13-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Counterweight" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "counterweight" is a high-scoring word.