counterpoise

• Nom désignant une force, un poids ou une influence qui équilibre ou neutralise une autre ; état d'équilibre ou de balance.

A noun referring to a force, weight, or influence that balances or counteracts another; a state of equilibrium or balance.

1. Balancing weightC1formal

   A weight that balances another weight; a counterbalance.

   Contrepoids

   • The crane uses a counterpoise to lift heavy loads safely.
   • Engineers added a counterpoise to stabilize the structure.
   • The counterpoise ensures the system remains in equilibrium.

   Synonymesbalancecounterbalancecounterweightequalizerequipoiseoffset

2. Balancing force or influenceC2formal

   Something that has an equal and opposite effect, creating balance or stability.

   Force ou influence compensatrice

   • The new law acts as a counterpoise to the previous regulations.
   • Her calm demeanor served as a counterpoise to his anxiety.
   • In the debate, his arguments provided a counterpoise to her claims.

   Synonymesbalancecounterbalancecounterweightequilibriumequipoiseoffset

• Verbe de sens littéraire ou technique signifiant contrebalancer, compenser ou servir de contrepoids équivalent à quelque chose.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to counterbalance, offset, or act as an equal weight against something.

1. Balance or offsetC2formal

   To have an opposing effect that balances or neutralizes something.

   Équilibrer ou compenser

   • The new policy counterpoises the previous one's negative effects.
   • Her calm demeanor counterpoised his aggressive approach.
   • The benefits of the plan counterpoise the potential risks.

   Synonymesbalancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffset