COUNTERPOISE Synonyms

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

• a state of equilibrium

• the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

• equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

• harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

• equality of distribution

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

• (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

• a weight that balances another weight

• a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

• a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

• bring into balance or equilibrium

• compute credits and debits of an account

• hold or carry in equilibrium

• be in equilibrium

• a weight that balances another weight

• equality of distribution

• a compensating equivalent

• adjust for

• contrast with equal weight or force

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

• electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion

• a weight that balances another weight

• electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion

• a weight that balances another weight

• a score that makes the match even