Counterweight

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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).
A counterbalance.

Verb

To fit with a counterweight.

Anagrams of Counterweight

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "counterweight":

10-LETTER WORDS

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9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "counterweight" and rearranging:

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Rhyming Words

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