Found 2 items, similar to counterpoise.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: counterpoise counterpoise n : an equivalent counterbalancing weight [syn: counterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equaliser] v : constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to [syn: counterweight, counterpose]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Counterpoise Counterpoise \Coun"ter*poise`\ (koun"t?r-poiz`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Counterpoised (-poizd`); p. pr. & vb. n. Counterpoising.] [OE. countrepesen, counterpeisen, F. contrepeser. See Counter, adv., and Poise, v. t. ] 1. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance. [1913 Webster] Weights, counterpoising one another. --Sir K. Digby. [1913 Webster] 2. To act against with equal power; to balance. [1913 Webster] So many freeholders of English will be able to beard and counterpoise the rest. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] Counterpoise \Coun"ter*poise`\ (koun"t?r-poiz`), n. [OE. countrepese, OF. contrepois, F. contrepods. See Counter, adv., and Poise, n.] 1. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight. [1913 Webster] Fastening that to our exact balance, we put a metalline counterpoise into the opposite scale. --Boyle. [1913 Webster] 2. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force. [1913 Webster] The second nobles are a counterpoise to the higher nobility, that they grow not too potent. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 3. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance. [1913 Webster] The pendulous round eart, with balanced air, In counterpoise. --Milton. [1913 Webster]