noun Download 🔗Share A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight. Examples : "The heavy book acted as a counterpoise, preventing the stack of papers from toppling over. " physics mass energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force. Examples : "The loud music from the party next door needed a strong counterpoise, so we turned up our own music to block it out. " physics energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium Examples : "The heavy textbooks in one backpack strap needed a counterpoise of water bottles in the other to make carrying it comfortable. " physics science theory Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance. Examples : "To maintain stability, the gymnast must carefully counterpoise her body weight during the handstand. " physics science action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act against with equal power; to balance. Examples : "To counterpoise the effect of too much homework, Sarah made sure to schedule time for relaxing activities. " physics science action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading