counterpoises

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• counterpoises — n. counterbalance; balanced state v. counterbalance; bring into balance by means of an opposing weight or force …   English contemporary dictionary

• Fractal antenna — A fractal antenna is an antenna that uses a fractal, self similar design to maximize the length, or increase the perimeter (on inside sections or the outer structure), of material that can receive or transmit electromagnetic signals within a… …   Wikipedia

• Counterpoise (ground system) — A counterpoise is a type of electrical ground that is not connected to earth. It is used in radio antenna systems when a normal earth ground cannot be used because of high soil resistance[1] It consists of a network of wires or cables (or a metal …   Wikipedia

• Jewish beliefs and practices in the reform movement — Jewish beliefs and practices have undergone dynamic changes and innovations in the reform movement of Judaism, known also as Progressive, Reform or Liberal Judaism. Due to its origins in Enlightenment era Germany, the reform movement has eyed… …   Wikipedia

• compensate — vb 1 Compensate, countervail, balance, offset, counterbalance, counterpoise are comparable when meaning to make up for or to undo the effects of. Compensate is by far the broadest of these terms both in mode of use and scope of application. It… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• bascule —   n. balanced lever.    ♦ bascule bridge, n. drawbridge raised by falling counterpoises, as Tower Bridge, London …   Dictionary of difficult words