Associations to the word «Poise»

POISE, noun. (obsolete) Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.

POISE, noun. The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.

POISE, noun. That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

POISE, noun. A state of balance, equilibrium or stability

POISE, noun. Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation

POISE, noun. Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body

POISE, noun. A condition of hovering, or being suspended

POISE, noun. (physics) A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter.

POISE, verb. (obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

POISE, verb. (obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

POISE, verb. (obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh. [14th-17th c.]

POISE, verb. (obsolete) To add weight to, to weigh down. [16th-18th c.]

POISE, verb. (now rare) To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose. [from 16th c.]

POISE, verb. To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used. [from 16th c.]

POISE, verb. To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced. [from 17th c.]

POISE, verb. To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.

POISE, noun. 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, noun. A state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium.

POISE, noun. Great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool".

POISE, verb. Be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked".

POISE, verb. Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult.

POISE, verb. Cause to be balanced or suspended.

POISE, verb. Hold or carry in equilibrium.