counterpoise
pronunciation
How to pronounce counterpoise in British English:
UK ['kaʊntəpɔɪz]
How to pronounce counterpoise in American English:
US [ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪz]
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- Noun:
- an equivalent counterbalancing weight
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- Verb:
- constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
Word Origin
- counterpoise (n.)
- early 15c., from Old French contrepois (Modern French contrepoids), from contre- "against" (see contra-) + peis, from Latin pensum "weight," noun use of neuter past participle of pendere "to weigh" (see pendant).