Word
Counterpoise
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
coun-ter-poise
Definition
- v. t. - To act against with equal weight; to equal in
weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
- v. t. - To act against with equal power; to balance.
- n. - A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the
opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
- n. - An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force
sufficient to balance another force.
- n. - The relation of two weights or forces which balance
each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
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