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poise poise /ˈpɔɪz/
noun
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()
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
)
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
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Great coolness and composure under strain
(
assuredness
, cool
, poise
, aplomb
, sang-froid
, sangfroid
)
great coolness and composure under strain
Keep your cool
keep your cool
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A state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
(
poise
)
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
verb
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()
Be motionless, in suspension
(
poise
)
be motionless, in suspension
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked
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()
Cause to be balanced or suspended
(
poise
)
cause to be balanced or suspended
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()
Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
(
poise
, brace
)
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
I brace myself for the impact as the roller coaster takes a sudden drop.
I brace myself for the impact as the roller coaster takes a sudden drop.
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Hold or carry in equilibrium
(
poise
, balance
)
hold or carry in equilibrium