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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024coun•ter•poise (koun′tər poiz′),USA pronunciation n., v., -poised, -pois•ing. n. - a counterbalancing weight.
- any equal and opposing power or force.
- the state of being in equilibrium;
balance. - Radio and Televisiona network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection.
v.t. - to balance by an opposing weight;
counteract by an opposing force. - to bring into equilibrium.
- [Archaic.]to weigh (one thing) against something else;
consider carefully.
- Anglo-French, equivalent. to Old French contrepois
- 1375–1425; counter- + poise1; replacing late Middle English countrepeis
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: counterpoise /ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪz/ n - a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another
- a state of balance; equilibrium
- a weight that balances another
- a radial array of metallic wires, rods, or tubes arranged horizontally around the base of a vertical aerial to increase its transmitting efficiency
vb (transitive)- to oppose with something of equal effect, weight, or force; offset
- to bring into equilibrium
- archaic to consider (one thing) carefully in relation to another
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