counterpressure
counterpressure · counterpressures · counterpressured · counterpressuring
To apply pressure to in one direction to counterbalance pressure from anotherTo apply pressure to (something) in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Meaning
1 sensesTo apply pressure to (something) in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Origin
From counter- + pressure.From counter- + pressure.
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Forms
counterpressures, counterpressuring, counterpressured, counterpressured| Base form | counterpressure · to counterpressure |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | counterpressures |
| Present participle | counterpressuring |
| Past simple | counterpressured |
| Past participle | counterpressured |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle