/kown"teuhr poyz'/ , n. , v. , counterpoised, counterpoising .
n.
1. a counterbalancing weight.
2. any equal and opposing power or force.
3. the state of being in equilibrium; balance.
4. Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection.
v.t.
5. to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force.
6. to bring into equilibrium.
7. Archaic. to weigh (one thing) against something else; consider carefully.
[ 1375-1425; COUNTER- + POISE 1 ; r. late ME countrepeis contrepois ]