Counterpoise word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "counterpoise" word

[noun] an equivalent counterbalancing weight
[verb] constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

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\Coun"ter*poise`\ (koun"t?r-poiz`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counterpoised} (-poizd`); p. pr. & vb. n. {Counterpoising}.] [OE. countrepesen, counterpeisen, F. contrepeser. See {Counter}, adv., and {Poise}, v. t. ] 1. To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance. Weights, counterpoising one another. --Sir K. Digby. 2. To act against with equal power; to balance. So many freeholders of English will be able to beard and counterpoise the rest. --Spenser.
\Coun"ter*poise`\ (koun"t?r-poiz`), n. [OE. countrepese, OF. contrepois, F. contrepods. See {Counter}, adv., and {Poise}, n.] 1. A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight. Fastening that to our exact balance, we put a metalline counterpoise into the opposite scale. --Boyle. 2. An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force. The second nobles are a counterpoise to the higher nobility, that they grow not too potent. --Bacon. 3. The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance. The pendulous round eart, with balanced air, In counterpoise. --Milton.

Synonyms for counterpoise

balance, counterbalance, counterpose, counterweight, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer

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Let's analyse "counterpoise" as pure text. This string has Twelve letters in Three syllables and Six vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ESIOPRETNUOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 3180 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- ..- -. - . .-. .--. --- .. ... .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: counterpoise: 6 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 9 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: counterpoise: 3 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 7 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 61, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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