English
Detailed Synonyms for poise in English
poise:
poise [the ~] noun
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the poise
– great coolness and composure under strain 1the cool; the aplomb; the poise; the sang-froid; the assuredness– great coolness and composure under strain 1 -
the 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 1 -
the poise
– a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium 1
poise verb
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poise
– hold or carry in equilibrium 1 -
poise
– cause to be balanced or suspended 1 -
poise
– prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult 1 -
poise
– be motionless, in suspension 1