Word: counterpoises
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
poi
ses
Definition: Plural of counterpoise; a weight that balances another weight
Morphemes:
Affix: counterpoise
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contrepois
Language: fro
Decoded: contrepois
PoS: Noun
Meaning: counterbalance; balancing weight
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.