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counterpoise

/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz/noun

उच्चारण काउन्टपॉइज़

संतुलक शक्ति, प्रतिसंतुलन

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noun
  1. 1

    [C] ~ (to sth) formal

    a force or influence that balances or equals another one

    संतुलक शक्ति, प्रतिसंतुलन

    • A strong opposition acts as a counterpoise to the power of the government.

    Synonyms counterbalance counterweight balance check

  2. 2

    [C]

    a weight that balances another weight

    प्रतिभार, संतुलक भार

    • The lift is fitted with a heavy counterpoise.

    Synonyms counterweight counterbalance

verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth formal

    to have an equal but opposite effect on something; to balance something

    संतुलित करना, (प्रभाव को) बराबर करना

    • His caution was counterpoised by her enthusiasm.

    Synonyms counterbalance offset balance neutralize