sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash

tare - counterweight consisting of an empty container that is used as a counterbalance to obtain net weight

weight - an artifact that is heavy

structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

conformation - a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

symmetry, proportion - balance among the parts of something

compensation - something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

carry - compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance; "I resent having to carry her all the time"

overcompensate, compensate, cover - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"

balance, equilibrise, equilibrize, equilibrate - bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights"

counterpoise, counterpose, counterweight - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

counterpoint, contrast - to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

override - counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

cancel, offset, set off - make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"