A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Counterpoise
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To act against with equal weight; to equal in
weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
Counterpoise meaning & definition 1 of Counterpoise.
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a weight that balances another weight
Counterpoise meaning & definition 2 of Counterpoise.
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A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight.
Counterpoise meaning & definition 3 of Counterpoise.
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The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
Counterpoise meaning & definition 4 of Counterpoise.
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Counterpoise generally refers to a factor or force that balances or counteracts another. Typically, it is used in the context of creating equilibrium or stability. It can also refer to the state of being in balance or equilibrium. In engineering, it is used to describe a network of suspended wires or cables, or a weight that balances another weight.
Counterpoise meaning & definition 5 of Counterpoise.
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