Definition of poise Poise
/pɔjˈz/ - [poyz] - poise
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NounPlural: poises |
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| poise - a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium | ||
| equilibrium a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head | ||
| poise - 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 | ||
| poise - great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" | ||
| aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid | ||
| composure, equanimity, calm, calmness steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" | ||
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| poise - hold or carry in equilibrium | ||
| balance | ||
| bear, hold, carry move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders" | ||
| juggle hold with difficulty and balance insecurely; "the player juggled the ball" | ||
| equilibrise, equilibrize, equilibrate, balance bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium | ||
| poise - cause to be balanced or suspended | ||
| balance, poise compute credits and debits of an account | ||
| position, lay, pose, put, place, set cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation | ||
| poise - be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked" | ||
| hover hang in the air; fly or be suspended above | ||
| poise - prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult | ||
| brace | ||
| gear up, ready, prepare, fix, set up, set to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech" | ||
| nerve, steel cover, plate, or edge with steel | ||
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Wiktionary 
- poise (Noun)
Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs. - poise (Noun)
A state of balance, equilibrium or stability. - poise (Noun)
composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation. - poise (Noun)
mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body. - poise (Noun)
A condition of hovering, or being suspended. - poise (Noun)
A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter . - poise (Verb)
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt. - poise (Verb)
To hold something in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry something ready to be used. - poise (Verb)
To keep something in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- poise (v.)
Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness. - poise (v.)
The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed. - poise (v.)
The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest. - poise (v.)
That which causes a balance; a counterweight. - poise (n.)
To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance. - poise (n.)
To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance. - poise (n.)
To counterpoise; to counterbalance. - poise (n.)
To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh. - poise (n.)
To weigh (down); to oppress. - poise (v. i.)
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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poise
poiz, v.t. to balance: to make of equal weight: to examine.—v.i. to hang in suspense.—n. weight: state of balance: equilibrium: a weight which balances another: a regulating power: the weight used in steelyards.—n. Pois′er, one who, or that which, poises. [O. Fr. poiser (Fr. peser)—L. pensāre, inten. of pendĕre, to hang.]
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