counterpoise

Plural: counterpoises

Noun

• a weight that balances another weight
• A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
• An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence
• The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium

Verb

• constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
• To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
• To act against with equal power; to balance.

Synonyms

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