Definition of counterpoise Counterpoise

coun•ter•poise

We found 14 definitions of counterpoise from 5 different sources.

What does counterpoise mean?

Noun
counterpoise - a weight that balances another weight
		counterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equaliser
		weight an artifact that is heavy
		sash weight a counterweight for a sliding sash
Verb
counterpoise - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
		counterweight, counterpose
		counterbalance, oppose be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"

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counterpoise (Noun)
A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
counterpoise (Noun)
An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
counterpoise (Noun)
The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
counterpoise (Verb)
To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
counterpoise (Verb)
To act against with equal power; to balance.

counterpoise (v. t.)
To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
counterpoise (v. t.)
To act against with equal power; to balance.
counterpoise (n.)
A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
counterpoise (n.)
An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
counterpoise (n.)
The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.

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counterpoise, verb, present, 1st person singular of counterpoise (infinitive).
counterpoise, verb (infinitive).
counterpoise, noun, singular of counterpoises.