Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. Pressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
- v. transitive To apply pressure to (something) in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.
Etymologies
- counter- + pressure (Wiktionary)
Examples
“And I think it's going to make it much more difficult for the Clintons to continue, I think, their -- their kind of counterpressure campaign.”
“So the Israelis are applying counterpressure to this dynamic, in the form of the settlements.”
“The key to a successful burp: Provide a little counterpressure under his stomach with your collarbone.”
“Ways to decrease back pain in labor see pages 229–232: Practice the double hip squeeze, counterpressure, abdominal lift, open knee-chest position, knee press, and lunge.”
“Only a movement can build a counterpressure big enough to take on the vested interests -- and only you can build that movement.”
Bill McKibben: Organizing The Biggest Day Of Action The World Has Ever Seen
“If we want the US government to seriously pursue diplomacy, there must be serious counterpressure against sending more troops without end.”
“If we don't want the military to have carte blanche, there needs to be counterpressure.”
“Mechanical counterpressure gloves, on the other hand, would be elastically fitted to the body like a second skin.”
“Up for grabs is $250,000 in prize money – $200,000 for a ‘bladder restraint’ glove competition and $50,000 for a ‘mechanical counterpressure’ glove competition.”
“In one of the many methods for applying counterpressure, someone may place the palms of her or his hands over your lower back where the sacrum the triangular bone at the base of the spine is and then gently but firmly press in and support your back during a contraction, holding it until the contraction is over.”
Simon & Schuster: Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth
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