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balancer
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balancer
n.
one that balances; acrobat, ropedancer; halter, rudimentary hind wings of flies and other dipterous insects (Biology)
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Balancer
Balancer are a hybrid breed of beef cattle, a combination of Gelbvieh and Angus. These cattle are bred for their hybrid vigour, resulting in a higher growth rate and better quality meat.
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balancer
Noun
1. an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions
(hypernym) acrobat
(derivation) poise, balance
2. either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
(synonym) halter, haltere
(hypernym) wing
(part-holonym) dipterous insect, two-winged insects, dipteran, dipteron
(derivation) balance
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balancer
v.
swing, rock, balance; countervail, set off; square; hurl; bung
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Balancer
(n.)
One who balances, or uses a balance.
One who balances, or uses a balance.
(n.)
In Diptera, the rudimentary posterior wing.
In Diptera, the rudimentary posterior wing.
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