Canadian English Meaning of poise

poise

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Definitions and Meaning of poise in English

Wordnet

poise (n)

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

a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

great coolness and composure under strain

Wordnet

poise (v)

be motionless, in suspension

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

cause to be balanced or suspended

hold or carry in equilibrium

Webster

poise (v.)

Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.

The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.

The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.

That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

Webster

poise (n.)

To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.

To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.

To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.

To weigh (down); to oppress.

Webster

poise (v. i.)

To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

FAQs About the word poise

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 main

equilibrium,balance,equilibration,equipoise,stasis,counterbalance,balance weight,Firmness,Fixedness,offset

disequilibrium,imbalance,instability,nonequilibrium,unbalance,changeability,disequilibrium,fluctuation,inconstancy,insecurity

pointy-toed => Pointed-toe, pointsman => Switchman, pointrel => pointer, point-of-sale => Point of sale, pointleted => spiky,