counterpiece
English
Etymology
counter- + piece
Noun
counterpiece (plural counterpieces)
- A piece or component that serves to counterbalance another.
- 1837, The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette
- The remedy was to place a counterpiece of brass or copper wire upon the needle, the adjustment being made here.
- 1837, The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette