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counterpoise(1) (iou)



counterpoise noun. LME.
[Old French countrepeis, -pois (mod. contrepoids), formed as COUNTER- + POISE noun1.]
A weight which balances another weight or establishes equilibrium against a force. LME.
Something of equivalent force, effect, etc., on the opposite side. LME.
T. Collins Deeming my birth and education a sufficient counterpoise to her wealth.
b. A compensation; an equivalent. L16-E17.
Shakespeare All's Well To whom I promise A counterpoise, if not to thy estate A balance more replete.
The state of being balanced; equilibrium. L16.
Milton The pendulous round earth with ballanc't Aire In counterpoise.
A horizontal network of conductors connected to a transmitting aerial just above the ground to reduce losses to earth. E20.
A conductor or network of conductors buried in the ground and connected to an electricity pylon in order to reduce the risk of flash-overs caused by lightning. M20.