counterpoise

noun · verbC1

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

counterpoises

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
Đồng nghĩa: equiponderance

Động từ

verb

V_es/s

counterpoises

V_ing/Gerund

counterpoising

V_ed/pp

counterpoised

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.

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Đồng nghĩa

equiponderance

Cùng gốc / liên quan

counterpoise-lift

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Nguồn gốc từ

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