balance

tasapaino

vaaka, puntari

täsmääminen

tasapainoilla puhekieltä a state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium
puhekieltä mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed
something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium (literally or figuratively); counterweight

These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.

Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bushs policies.''

The balance of power finally lay with the Royalist forces.

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

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

The balance of the agreement remains in effect.

One expression (..) must check and balance another.

I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.

The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton.

Balance the good and evil of things.

to balance partners

to balance the boom mainsail

This final payment, or credit, balances the account.

to balance a set of books

I am very well satisfied that it is not in my power to balance accounts with my Maker.