Counterpoise

Quick meaning: Counterpoise is a noun meaning A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.

Meaning

A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.

More Meanings

1. An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence
2. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium
3. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
4. To act against with equal power; to balance.

Example Sentences

Weights, counterpoising one another.

So many freeholders of English […]will be able to beard, and to counterpoise the rest.

This necessary counterpoise, the affectionate and simple-minded will readily conceive, would arise to Louisa from the absence of those "dear familiar faces" which had hitherto constituted her world.

Word Forms

• counterpoises
• counterpoising
• counterpoised

Synonyms for counterpoise

Depending on context, synonyms include equiponderance, balance, counterbalance, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counterbalance, counterpose, equalizer, balance, equaliser, counterweight.

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