counterbalancer en · NOUN
Etymology
From counterbalance + -er.
Meanings
- One who, or that which, counterbalances.
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Part of a bicycle designed to reduce vibration.
The footpegs and handlebars buzz as the engine revs — the counterbalancer that controls vibration in the stock KLR has been omitted to save weight and reduce complexity.
2008 February 24, Dexter Ford, “Diesel-Sipping Motorcycle for the Marines”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterbalancers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |