counterpoise
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪz/
noun
- A weight or force that balances or offsets another; a counterbalance.
- The engineer added a counterpoise to the crane to keep it stable.
- In the old clock, a heavy counterpoise helped the pendulum swing evenly.
- The political power of the smaller party acted as a counterpoise to the ruling majority.
- A state of balance or equilibrium.
- The treaty sought to maintain a counterpoise between the rival nations.
- The two teams were in perfect counterpoise, each matching the other's strength.
- Her calm demeanor provided a counterpoise to the chaos around her.
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verb
- To balance or offset with an equal weight or force; to counteract.
- The new tax cuts were designed to counterpoise the rising cost of living.
- The artist carefully counterpoised the dark colors with bright highlights.
- She used her savings to counterpoise the debt from her business loan.
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