2. Capable of being placed opposite something else; as, the thumb is opposable to the forefinger.
OPPOSAL
Op*pos"al, n.
Defn: Opposition. [R.] Sir T. Herbert.
OPPOSE
Op*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Opposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Opposing.]
Etym: [F. opposer. See Ob-, Pose, and cf.2d Appose, Puzzle, n. Cf.L.
opponere, oppositum.]
1. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to
exhibit.
Her grace sat down . . . In a rich chair of state; opposing freely
The beauty of her person to the people. Shak.
2. To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically. I may . . . oppose my single opinion to his. Locke.
3. To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.
4. To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize. I am . . . too weak To oppose your cunning. Shak.
Syn. — To combat; withstand; contradict; deny; gainsay; oppugn; contravene; check; obstruct.
OPPOSE
Op*pose", v. i.