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1. (n.) counterpoise
a counterbalancing weight.
2. counterpoise
any equal and opposing power or force.
3. counterpoise
the state of being in equilibrium; balance.
4. (v.t.) counterpoise
to counterbalance.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME countrepeis < AF; OF contrepois=contre-counter-+pois; see poise1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, balance, equalizer, equaliser
a weight that balances another weight
2. (verb) counterweight, counterpoise, counterpose
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) counterpoise
a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight
2. (noun) counterpoise
an equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force
3. (noun) counterpoise
the relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance
4. (verb) counterpoise
to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance
5. (verb) counterpoise
to act against with equal power; to balance
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