Associations to the word «Counterpoise»
Noun
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Wiktionary
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.
Dictionary definition
COUNTERPOISE, noun. A weight that balances another weight.
COUNTERPOISE, verb. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.
Wise words
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