Poise Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Poise

Meaning 1 : prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

    Synonyms : brace
Meaning 2 : great coolness and composure under strain

    Synonyms : aplomb,  assuredness,  cool,  sang-froid
Meaning 3 : hold or carry in equilibrium

    Synonyms : balance
Meaning 4 : 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

Meaning 5 : a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

Meaning 6 : be motionless, in suspension

    Example : The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked

Meaning 7 : cause to be balanced or suspended

How to Pronounce Poise

  • pɔɪz


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