counterpoise

Meaning

Noun

1. A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
2. An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence
3. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium

Verb

1. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
2. To act against with equal power; to balance.

Synonyms

counterbalance

counterweight

balance

equipoise

counterpose

offset

equalizer

compensate

equaliser

balance weight

counterweigh

equilibrium

balancing weight

kite tail

counter weight

ground mat

antenna counterpoise

balanced network

equipose

capacity earth

earth screen

beam

countervail

equal

equilibrant

equilibrate

equiponderate

neutralize

poise

prop

restore equillibrium

shaft

Translations

contrepoids

Gegengewicht

contrapeso

contrapesar

contrappeso

αντίβαρο

contrebalancer

denkleştirmek

Gegenkraft

denge

contrapès

compenser

ισοφαρίζω

Gleichgewicht

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪz/

Etymology

From Old French contrepois, contrepeser, later assimilated to poise.