counterbalances
coun-ter-bal-anc-es
noun
Weights or forces that neutralise or stabilise an opposing weight or force.
"The machine uses counterbalances for stability."
verb
Acts as an opposing force to neutralise or stabilise another force or effect.
"The heavy base counterbalances the tall lamp."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: counterbalance, offset, balance, equipoise, equilibrium, equaliser, counterweight, equalizer, counterpoise, even out, even up, make up