Counterpoise(n.) A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
Counterpoise(n.) An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
Counterpoise(n.) The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
Counterpoise(v. t.) To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
Counterpoise(v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.
Counterpoised(imp. & p. p.) of Counterpoise
Counterpoising(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterpoise
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