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