English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Balance
(n.)
To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by
adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance.
Balance
(n.)
A movement in dancing. See Balance, v. i., S.
Balance
(n.)
The seventh sign in the Zodiac, called Libra, which the
sun enters at the equinox in September.
Balance
(n.)
The constellation Libra.
Balance
(n.)
A balance wheel, as of a watch, or clock. See Balance
wheel (in the Vocabulary).
Balance
(n.)
An equality between the sums total of the two sides of an
account; as, to bring one's accounts to a balance; -- also, the excess
on either side; as, the balance of an account.
Balance
(n.)
The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even
adjustment; steadiness.
Balance
(v. i.)
To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise;
as, the scales balance.
Balance
(v. i.)
To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal
force; to waver; to hesitate.
Balance
(v. i.)
To move toward a person or couple, and then back.
Balance
(n.)
Equipoise between the weights in opposite scales.
Balance
(n.)
Act of weighing mentally; comparison; estimate.
Balance
(n.)
An apparatus for weighing.
A wheel which regulates the beats or pulses of a watch
or chronometer, answering to the pendulum of a clock; -- often called
simply a balance.
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).
A wheel which imparts regularity to the movements of
any engine or machine; a fly wheel.
Balanceable
(a.)
Such as can be balanced.
Balanced
(imp. & p. p.)
of Balance
Balancement
(n.)
The act or result of balancing or adjusting;
equipoise; even adjustment of forces.
Balancer
(n.)
One who balances, or uses a balance.