abalanzar

Phonetic: "/ˈbæləns/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

Definition: Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.

Definition: Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.

Example: Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.

Definition: A pair of scales.

Definition: Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.

Definition: The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.

Example: I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead.

Definition: Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).

Definition: A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.

Definition: The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

Example: I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.

Definition: A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.

Definition: The remainder.

Example: The balance of the agreement remains in effect.

Definition: Libra.

Phonetic: "/ˈbæləns/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.

Definition: To make (concepts) agree.

Definition: To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.

Example: I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.

Definition: To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.

Definition: (dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.

Example: to balance partners

Definition: To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.

Example: to balance the boom mainsail

Definition: To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.

Example: This final payment, or credit, balances the account.

Definition: To be in equilibrium.

Definition: To have matching credits and debits.

Definition: To weigh in a balance.

Definition: To hesitate or fluctuate.