Associations to the word «Counterpoise»

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, noun. A weight that balances another weight.

COUNTERPOISE, verb. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.