equipoise








noun

  1. an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
  2. a counterpoise.

verb (used with object), e·qui·poised, e·qui·pois·ing.

  1. to equal or offset in weight; balance.

noun

  1. even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium
  2. a counterbalance; counterpoise

verb

  1. (tr) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance
n.

1650s, a contraction of the phrase equal poise (1550s); see equal (adj.) + poise (n.).

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