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English noun: counterpoise

1. counterpoise (artifact) a weight that balances another weight


Synonymsbalance, counterbalance, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer


Broader (hypernym)weight


Narrower (hyponym)sash weight, tare


English verb: counterpoise

1. counterpoise (stative) constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to


Synonymscounterpose, counterweight


Pattern of useSomething ----s something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)counterbalance, oppose









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