HyperDic: counterpoise

English > 2 senses of the word counterpoise:
NOUNartifactcounterpoise, counterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equalisera weight that balances another weight
VERBstativecounterpoise, counterweight, counterposeconstitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
English > counterpoise: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA weight that balances another weight.
Synonymscounterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equaliser
Narrowersash weightA counterweight for a sliding sash
tare(chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis
BroaderweightAn artifact that is heavy
Spanishbalance, contrapeso, ecualizador
Catalancontrapès
Verbscounterpoiseconstitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
English > counterpoise: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
Meaningconstitute a counterweight or counterbalance to.
PatternSomething ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymscounterweight, counterpose
Broaderoppose, counterbalanceContrast with equal weight or force
Spanishcontrapesar, contraponer
Nounscounterpoisea weight that balances another weight

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