counterpoise |
undefined |
As a noun counterpoise
is a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
As a verb counterpoise
is to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
counterweight |
counterpoise |
As nouns the difference between counterweight and counterpoise
is that
counterweight is a heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (eg a bascule bridge) while
counterpoise is a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
As verbs the difference between counterweight and counterpoise
is that
counterweight is to fit with a counterweight while
counterpoise is to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
counterpoise |
counterfeit |
As nouns the difference between counterpoise and counterfeit
is that
counterpoise is a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight while
counterfeit is a non-genuine article; a fake.
As verbs the difference between counterpoise and counterfeit
is that
counterpoise is to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance while
counterfeit is to falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
As an adjective counterfeit is
false, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
counterpoise |
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counterpose |
counterpoise |
As verbs the difference between counterpose and counterpoise
is that
counterpose is to act as a counterweight; to counterbalance while
counterpoise is to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
As a noun counterpoise is
a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
counterpoise |
counterpoised |
As verbs the difference between counterpoise and counterpoised
is that
counterpoise is to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance while
counterpoised is (
counterpoise).
As a noun counterpoise
is a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
taxonomy |
counterpoise |
As nouns the difference between taxonomy and counterpoise
is that
taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while
counterpoise is a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
As a verb counterpoise is
to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
counterpoise |
bacule |
As nouns the difference between counterpoise and bacule
is that
counterpoise is a weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight while
bacule is in fortification, a kind of portcullis or gate, made like a pitfall, with a counterpoise, and supported by two large stakes.
As a verb counterpoise
is to act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
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