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counterpoise
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coun·ter·poise  (kountr-poiz)
n.
1. A counterbalancing weight.
2. A force or influence that balances or equally counteracts another.
3. The state of being in equilibrium.
tr.v. coun·ter·poised, coun·ter·pois·ing, coun·ter·pois·es
1. To oppose with an equal weight; counterbalance.
2. To act against with an equal force or power; offset.

[Alteration (influenced by poise) of Middle English countrepeis, from Old French contrepeis : contre-, counter- + peis, weight; see avoirdupois.]

counterpoise [ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪz]
n
1. a force, influence, etc., that counterbalances another
2. a state of balance; equilibrium
3. a weight that balances another
4. (Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) a radial array of metallic wires, rods, or tubes arranged horizontally around the base of a vertical aerial to increase its transmitting efficiency
vb (tr)
1. to oppose with something of equal effect, weight, or force; offset
2. to bring into equilibrium
3. Archaic to consider (one thing) carefully in relation to another
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.counterpoise - a weight that balances another weight
sash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sash
tare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
weight - an artifact that is heavy
Verb1.counterpoise - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
counterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force
Translations
counterpoise [ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz]
A. Ncontrapeso m
B. VTcontrapesar


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