counterpoise

coun·ter·poise

 (koun′tər-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.

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

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counterpoise

(ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪz)

n

1. a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another

2. a state of balance; equilibrium

3. a weight that balances another

4. (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)

5. to oppose with something of equal effect, weight, or force; offset

6. to bring into equilibrium

7. archaic to consider (one thing) carefully in relation to another

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coun•ter•poise

(ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪz)

n., v. -poised, -pois•ing. n.

1. a counterbalancing weight.

2. any equal and opposing power or force.

3. the state of being in equilibrium; balance.

v.t.

4. to counterbalance.

[1375–1425; late Middle English countrepeis < Anglo-French; Old French contrepois=contre- counter- + pois; see poise¹]

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counterpoise

Past participle: counterpoised
Gerund: counterpoising

Imperative

counterpoise

counterpoise

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	counterpoise - a weight that balances another weight counterbalance, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, balance 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
Verb	1.	counterpoise - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to counterpose, counterweight counterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force

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counterpoise

noun

A stable state characterized by the cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces:

balance, equilibrium, equipoise, stasis.

verb

1. To act as an equalizing weight or force to:

balance, compensate, counteract, counterbalance, countervail, make up, offset, set off.

2. To make up for:

balance, compensate, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize, offset, outweigh, redeem, set off.

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Translations

contrappeso

counterpoise

[ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz]

A. N → contrapeso m

B. VT → contrapesar

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