"Alkuntra" is a word in CEBUANO
alkuntra n s.t.
put behind s.t.
else which is to be hammered in order to absorb the blow, acting as a counterpoise.
v {1} [a] make into a counterpoise.
Alkuntráhig pintul dinhing pikása ug paknga ug martilyu sa píkas, Put a piece of wood on this side to absorb the blow and strike it with a hammer on the other side.
{2} [A; c1] react in opposition to s.t.
Ang pagkagastadur sa asáwa gialkuntráhan (gialkuntra) sa katihik sa bána, The husbands tightfistedness acted as a counterpoise (was used as a counterpoise) to the wifes spending.
The beauty of today may not be realised until it becomes tomorrow’s memory
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
tímbang - Balance, equilibrium, poise, counterpoise, counter-balance, equivalent; partner, help, assistant, mate; to balance, be a partner, to help, assist, …
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