Definitions

1. verb

to balance or poise something, especially on a pivot or fulcrum

“The tightrope walker had to librate precariously above the safety net.”

2. verb

to cause to balance or poise

“The gymnast will librate her body in mid-air to perform a difficult tumbling pass.”

3. noun

a state of balance or equilibrium, especially of a rotating or oscillating system

“The engineer studied the librate state of the pendulum to determine its stability.”

4. noun

the point of suspension or balance of a rotating or oscillating system

“The librate of the seesaw was perfectly centered, allowing for easy movement.”

5. verb

to oscillate or swing from side to side, especially in a smooth and regular motion

“The pendulum will librate back and forth as it swings from its pivot point.”