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equipoise
[ ee-kwuh-poiz, ek-wuh- ]
/ ˈi kwəˌpɔɪz, ˈɛk wə- /
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noun
an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
a counterpoise.
verb (used with object), e·qui·poised, e·qui·pois·ing.
to equal or offset in weight; balance.
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equipoise
/ (ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz) /
noun
even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium
a counterbalance; counterpoise
verb
(tr) to offset or balance in weight or force; balance
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