Balances
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Balances
noun
- A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
- Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
- Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
"Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies."
- A pair of scales.
- Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
verb
- To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
- To make (concepts) agree.
- To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
"I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee."
- To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
- (dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
"to balance partners"
Anagrams of Balances
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
a1
l1
a1
n1
c3
e1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Balances
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Balances"
Balances is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Balances" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "balances" is a medium-scoring word.