1. balanced against something of equal weight or force

1. past tense of counterpoise; balanced or offset with equal weight or force

Examples

• The architect counterpoised the heavy stone facade with steel supports.
• Her aggressive negotiating style was counterpoised by her partner’s diplomatic approach.
• The crane’s arm was counterpoised by a heavy weight at the back.
• The opposing forces were perfectly counterpoised, creating a stable equilibrium.
• The judge counterpoised the defendant’s criminal history against his recent community service.
• The bridge design featured counterpoised sections that distributed weight evenly.