Poise

verb
pɔɪz

Noun

  • great coolness and composure under strain

    Similar:AplombAssurednessCoolSang-froid
    Type of:EquanimityCalmnessComposure

  • 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

    Type of:Equilibrium

Verb

  • be motionless, in suspension

    “The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked”

    Type of:Hover

  • prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

    Similar:Brace
    Type of:PrepareFixReady

  • hold or carry in equilibrium

    Similar:Balance
    Type of:HoldBearCarry

  • cause to be balanced or suspended

    Type of:PlaceLaySet

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