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Definition of balancer

balancer

/ˈbæl.ən.sɚ/
bal · anc · er
Plural:balancers
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• noun

1

A mechanical, electrical, or electronic device used to maintain equilibrium, equalize weight or electrical load, or dampen vibrations in a system.

Example

"The mechanic replaced the worn harmonic balancer on the engine crankshaft to reduce vibration."

2

A person who balances, such as an acrobat or tightrope walker, or someone who reconciles financial accounts.

Example

"As a skilled balancer, the performer walked effortlessly across the high wire without a safety net."

3

A state or nation that acts as an independent counterweight in international relations to prevent any single power or coalition from achieving dominance.

Example

"Throughout the nineteenth century, Britain often acted as an offshore balancer among the rival powers of continental Europe."

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• Nearby Words

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balanced
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balconied
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Balancer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/balancer
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