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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
poise (v)
be motionless, in suspension
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
cause to be balanced or suspended
hold or carry in equilibrium
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.
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.
poise (v. i.)
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
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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,
