English to English
poise
(p//Oi//z
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noun (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(noun.quantity)source: wordnet30
- a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium(noun.state)source: wordnet30
- great coolness and composure under strain(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- be motionless, in suspension(verb.motion)Example:
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked.
source: wordnet30 - prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult(verb.emotion)source: wordnet30
- cause to be balanced or suspended(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.(verb)source: webster1913
- To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.(verb)source: webster1913
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