a state of equilibrium
a weight that balances another weight
[ Syn: counterweight , counterbalance , counterpoise , equalizer , equaliser ]
a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
[ Syn: balance wheel ]
a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance- John Ruskin
[ Syn: proportion , proportionality ]
equality of distribution
[ Syn: equilibrium , equipoise , counterbalance ]
something left after other parts have been taken away; there was no remainder; he threw away the rest; he took what he wanted and I got the balance
the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
[ Syn: libra , libra the balance , balance , libra the scales ]
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
[ Syn: symmetry , symmetricalness , correspondence ]
balance (n.)
bring into balance or equilibrium; She has to balance work and her domestic duties; balance the two weights
[ Syn: equilibrate , equilibrize , equilibrise ]
compute credits and debits of an account
hold or carry in equilibrium
[ Syn: poise ]
be in equilibrium; He was balancing on one foot'