Noun: counterpoise 'kawn-tu(r),poyz
- A weight that balances another weight
"The elevator used a counterpoise to reduce energy consumption";
- counterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equaliser [Brit]
- Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
"The opposition party counterpoised the government's proposal with their own plan";
- counterweight, counterpose
Derived forms: counterpoised, counterpoises, counterpoising
Type of: counterbalance, oppose, weight
Encyclopedia: Counterpoise