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Definition of: counterpoise
(koun′tər·poiz′) v.t. ·poised, ·pois·ing
1. To bring to a poise by opposing with an equal weight; counterbalance.
2. To offset or frustrate.
—noun (koun′tər·poiz)
1 A counterbalancing weight.
2. A counterbalancing force, power, or influence.
3. A state of equilibrium. [<OF contrepeser <L contra against + pensare weigh]
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