Counterpiece

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.

    "The remedy was to place a counterpiece of brass or copper wire upon the needle, the adjustment being made here."

Example

More examples

"The remedy was to place a counterpiece of brass or copper wire upon the needle, the adjustment being made here."

Etymology

From counter- + piece.

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