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Definition of Counterpoise
1. Verb. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.
Generic synonyms: Counterbalance, Oppose
Derivative terms: Counterweight
2. Noun. A weight that balances another weight.
Specialized synonyms: Sash Weight, Tare
Generic synonyms: Weight
Derivative terms: Counterbalance, Counterbalance, Counterweight, Equalise, Equalize
Definition of Counterpoise
1. v. t. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
2. n. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
Definition of Counterpoise
1. Noun. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight. ¹
2. Noun. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force. ¹
3. Noun. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance. ¹
4. Verb. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance. ¹
5. Verb. To act against with equal power; to balance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counterpoise
1. [v -POISED, -POISING, -POISES]
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