counterpiece

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

counter- +‎ piece

Noun[edit]

counterpiece (plural counterpieces)

  1. A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.
    • 1837, The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette:
      The remedy was to place a counterpiece of brass or copper wire upon the needle, the adjustment being made here.
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