 poise |
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| 1. | [ verb ] be motionless, in suspension | |
| Examples: | "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked" |
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| Related terms: | hover | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second | |
| Related terms: | unit_of_viscosity | |
| 3. | [ verb ] cause to be balanced or suspended | |
| Related terms: | situate put | |
| 4. | [ verb ] prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult | |
| Synonyms: | brace | |
| Related terms: | prepare steel aplomb | |
| 5. | [ verb ] hold or carry in equilibrium | |
| Synonyms: | balance | |
| Related terms: | hold balance balance | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium | |
| Related terms: | equilibrium | |
| 7. | [ noun ] great coolness and composure under strain | |
| Synonyms: | aplomb sang-froid cool self-possession assuredness | |
| Examples: | "keep your cool" |
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| Related terms: | composure brace | |
| Similar spelling: |
pose posse Posey posy Poss posh poke pokey Pogue Poggi pogge pogey poesy Poche Poage pox Pok Poaceae |
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