Balance (puzzle)
WordNet
noun
(1) A scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
(2) A wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
(3) A weight that balances another weight
(4) (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
(5) Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
"In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
(6) The seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
(7) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
(8) Equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
(9) The difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
(10) Something left after other parts have been taken away
"There was no remainder"
"He threw away the rest"
"He took what he wanted and I got the balance"
(11) Equality of distribution
(12) A state of equilibrium
verb
(13) Hold or carry in equilibrium
(14) Compute credits and debits of an account
(15) Bring into balance or equilibrium
"She has to balance work and her domestic duties"
"Balance the two weights"
(16) Be in equilibrium
"He was balancing on one foot"