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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who, or that which, balances.
2. 2
   either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight wordnet
3. 3
   An acrobat.
4. 4
   an acrobat who balances themself in difficult positions wordnet
5. 5
   Any of the rear wings of certain insects used for stability in flight.

Synonyms

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balancescounterbalancecounterbalancescounterweightcounterweightsevener

Antonyms

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upsetter

Etymology

From balance + -er.