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Noun: counterpoise  'kawn-tu(r),poyz
  1. A weight that balances another weight
    - counterweight, counterbalance, balance, equalizer, equaliser [Brit]
Verb: counterpoise  'kawn-tu(r),poyz
  1. Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
    - counterweight, counterpose

Derived forms: counterpoised, counterpoises, counterpoising

Type of: counterbalance, oppose, weight

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