to+counter-poise
41counterpoise — n. & v. n. 1 a force etc. equivalent to another on the opposite side. 2 a state of equilibrium. 3 a counterbalancing weight. v.tr. 1 counterbalance. 2 compensate. 3 bring into or keep in equilibrium. Etymology: ME f. OF contrepeis, pois,… …
42counterpeise — counˈterpoise (obsolete counˈterpeise / pēz/) transitive verb 1. To poise, balance or weigh against or on the opposite side 2. To act in opposition to with equal effect noun 1. An equally heavy weight in the other scale (also figurative) 2. A… …
