counterpoise

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From counter- +‎ poise.

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counterpoise (plural counterpoises)

1. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
2. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
3. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.

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to counterpoise (third-person singular simple present counterpoises, present participle counterpoising, simple past and past participle counterpoised)

1. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
2. To act against with equal power; to balance.

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