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counterpoise
coun·ter·poise C0688900 (koun′tər-poiz′)n.1. A counterbalancing weight.2. A force or influence that balances or equally counteracts another.3. The state of being in equilibrium.tr.v. coun·ter·poised, coun·ter·pois·ing, coun·ter·pois·es 1. To oppose with an equal weight; counterbalance.2. To act against with an equal force or power; offset. [Alteration (influenced by poise) of Middle English countrepeis, from Old French contrepeis : contre-, counter- + peis, weight; see avoirdupois.]counterpoise (ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪz) n1. a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another2. a state of balance; equilibrium3. a weight that balances another4. (Telecommunications) a radial array of metallic wires, rods, or tubes arranged horizontally around the base of a vertical aerial to increase its transmitting efficiencyvb (tr) 5. to oppose with something of equal effect, weight, or force; offset6. to bring into equilibrium7. archaic to consider (one thing) carefully in relation to anothercoun•ter•poise (ˈkaʊn tərˌpɔɪz) n., v. -poised, -pois•ing. n. 1. a counterbalancing weight. 2. any equal and opposing power or force. 3. the state of being in equilibrium; balance. v.t. 4. to counterbalance. [1375–1425; late Middle English countrepeis < Anglo-French; Old French contrepois=contre- counter- + pois; see poise1] counterpoise Past participle: counterpoised Gerund: counterpoising
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I had been counterpoising | you had been counterpoising | he/she/it had been counterpoising | we had been counterpoising | you had been counterpoising | they had been counterpoising |
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I would have counterpoised | you would have counterpoised | he/she/it would have counterpoised | we would have counterpoised | you would have counterpoised | they would have counterpoised | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | counterpoise - a weight that balances another weightcounterbalance, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, balancesash weight - a counterweight for a sliding sashtare - (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicalsweight - an artifact that is heavy | Verb | 1. | counterpoise - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance tocounterpose, counterweightcounterbalance, oppose - contrast with equal weight or force |
counterpoisenounA stable state characterized by the cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces:balance, equilibrium, equipoise, stasis.verb1. To act as an equalizing weight or force to:balance, compensate, counteract, counterbalance, countervail, make up, offset, set off.2. To make up for:balance, compensate, counterbalance, countervail, neutralize, offset, outweigh, redeem, set off.TranslationsCounterpoise
counterpoise[′kau̇nt·ər‚pȯiz] (electricity) A system of wires or other conductors that is elevated above and insulated from the ground to form a lower system of conductors for an antenna. Also known as antenna counterpoise. (mechanical engineering) counterweight CounterpoiseThe disposition of the parts of the body so that the weight-bearing leg, or engaged leg, is distinguished from the raised leg, or free leg, resulting in a shift in the axis between the hips and shoulders.counterpoise
Synonyms for counterpoisenoun a stable state characterized by the cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forcesSynonyms- balance
- equilibrium
- equipoise
- stasis
verb to act as an equalizing weight or force toSynonyms- balance
- compensate
- counteract
- counterbalance
- countervail
- make up
- offset
- set off
verb to make up forSynonyms- balance
- compensate
- counterbalance
- countervail
- neutralize
- offset
- outweigh
- redeem
- set off
Synonyms for counterpoisenoun a weight that balances another weightSynonyms- counterbalance
- counterweight
- equaliser
- equalizer
- balance
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