counterpoise

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪz/

Noun

counterpoise (plural counterpoises)

1. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
2. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
3. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.

Verb

counterpoise (counterpoises, present participle counterpoising; past and past participle counterpoised)

1. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
   • 1655, Kenelm Digby, Two Treaties

     Weights, counterpoising one another.

2. To act against with equal power; to balance.

   • So many freeholders of English will be able to beard and to counterpoise the rest.

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