EQUALISER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A weight that balances another weight

Synonyms:

balance; counterbalance; counterpoise; counterweight; equaliser; equalizer

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("equaliser" is a kind of...):

weight (an artifact that is heavy)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "equaliser"):

sash weight (a counterweight for a sliding sash)

tare ((chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals)

Derivation:

equalise (make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion

Synonyms:

equaliser; equalizer