Counterbalancer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who, or that which, counterbalances.
  2. 2
    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."

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"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."

Etymology

From counterbalance + -er.

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