Word: counterpoise
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
poise
Definition: An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
Morphemes:
Affix: counterpoise
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contrepois
Language: fro
Decoded: contrepois
PoS: Noun
Meaning: counterbalance; balancing weight