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poise

/ poise /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
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
Type of:
unit of viscosity
noun Sense 2
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
Type of:
equilibrium
Derived:
balance
verb Sense 3
hold or carry in equilibrium
Type of:
hold carry bear
Derived:
balance halter haltere balancer
Verb group:
balance equilibrate equilibrize equilibrise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
cause to be balanced or suspended
Type of:
put set place
Causes:
balance
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 5
be motionless, in suspension
"The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"
Type of:
hover
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something to somebody
verb Sense 6
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Type of:
fix prepare set up
Kinds of:
steel nerve
Derived:
aplomb assuredness cool sang-froid
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
noun Sense 7
great coolness and composure under strain
"keep your cool"
Type of:
composure calm calmness
Derived:
brace
Semantic Complexity
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Sense Count
7
Total Synonyms
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Total Relationships
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Times Searched
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unit of viscosity equilibrium hold carry bear put set place hover fix prepare set up