Counterpoise (Noun)
Meaning
A weight that balances another weight.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tightrope walker carefully adjusted the counterpoise to maintain her balance on the high wire.
- A heavy counterpoise was attached to the end of the seesaw to balance the weight of the children.
- The delicate mechanism of the clock relied on a precise counterpoise to regulate its movement.
- The crane's counterpoise was crucial in lifting the massive steel beam without tipping over.
- In the experiment, a counterpoise was used to balance the weight of the object being measured.