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counterpoise
counterpoise definition
counter·poise (ko̵unt′ər po̵iz′; for v., also ko̵unt′ər po̵iz′)
noun
- a weight that balances another
- a force, influence, or power that balances or neutralizes another
- a state of balance or equilibrium
Etymology: NormFr countrepeis (OFr contrepois): see counter & poise
transitive verb counterpoised -·poised′, counterpoising -·pois′·ing
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