counterpoised
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪzd/
adjective
- Held in balance or equilibrium by an opposing force or weight.
- The two political parties remained counterpoised, neither able to gain a clear majority.
- The sculpture's arms were counterpoised by heavy lead weights hidden inside the base.
- In yoga, the body is counterpoised so that no single muscle group bears too much strain.
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verb
- To balance or offset something by an equal or opposite force or weight.
- The engineer counterpoised the bridge's load with a series of concrete pillars.
- She counterpoised her strict budget by allowing herself one small treat each week.
- The diplomat's calm words counterpoised the angry accusations in the room.
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