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Counterpoise — Coun ter*poise (koun t?r poiz ), n. [OE. countrepese, OF. contrepois, F. contrepods. See {Counter}, adv., and {Poise}, n.] 1. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight. [1913 Webster] Fastening … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Counterpoise — Coun ter*poise (koun t?r poiz ; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counterpoised} ( poizd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Counterpoising}.] [OE. countrepesen, counterpeisen, F. contrepeser. See {Counter}, adv., and {Poise}, v. t. ] 1. To act against with equal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
counterpoise — index cancel, compensate (counterbalance), counteract, countervail, equipoise, negate, neutralize, o … Law dictionary
counterpoise — early 15c., from O.Fr. contrepois (Mod.Fr. contrepoids), from contre against (see CONTRA (Cf. contra )) + peis, from L. pensum weight, noun use of neuter pp. of pendere to weigh (see PENDANT (Cf. pendant)) … Etymology dictionary
counterpoise — vb balance, countervail, counterbalance, *compensate, offset Analogous words: poise, *stabilize, steady, balance, ballast, trim Contrasted words: upset, capsize, *overturn … New Dictionary of Synonyms
counterpoise — ► NOUN ▪ a counterbalance. ► VERB ▪ counterbalance … English terms dictionary
counterpoise — [kount′ər poiz΄; ] for v., also [ kount΄ər poiz′] n. [NormFr countrepeis (OFr contrepois): see COUNTER2 & POISE1] 1. a weight that balances another 2. a force, influence, or power that balances or neutralizes another 3. a state of bala … English World dictionary
Counterpoise — For the electrical concept, see Counterpoise (ground system). Counterpoise is an alternative review journal based in Gainesville, Florida (USA). It was founded in 1997 by Charles Willett, as a project of the AIP Task Force[1] of the American… … Wikipedia
counterpoise — /kown teuhr poyz /, n., v., counterpoised, counterpoising. n. 1. a counterbalancing weight. 2. any equal and opposing power or force. 3. the state of being in equilibrium; balance. 4. Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the … Universalium
counterpoise — atsvaras statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. balancing weight; counterpoise; counterweight vok. Gegengewicht, n rus. контргруз, m; противовес, m pranc. contre balance, f; contrepoids, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Counterpoise (ground system) — A counterpoise is a type of electrical ground that is not connected to earth. It is used in radio antenna systems when a normal earth ground cannot be used because of high soil resistance[1] It consists of a network of wires or cables (or a metal … Wikipedia
