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counterweight
A concentrated mass used to balance a weight or a load. Counterweights are used on the movable control surfaces of an airplane to prevent the surface from fluttering in high-speed flight.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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