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poise
 
Noun poise has 3 senses
  1. 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 is a kind of     unit of viscosity
  2. poise - a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
    --2 is a kind of     equilibrium
    Derived forms: verb poise4, verb poise3
  3. aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid - great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
    --3 is a kind of composure, calm, calmness, equanimity
    Derived form: verb poise2
Verb poise has 4 senses
  1. poise - be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"
    --1 is one way to     hover
    Sample sentence:
    Something is ----ing PP
  2. brace, poise - prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
    --2 is one way to fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
    Derived form: noun poise3
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody
  3. poise - cause to be balanced or suspended
    --3 is one way to     put, set, place, pose, position, lay
    Derived form: noun poise2
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody PP
    Somebody ----s something PP
  4. poise, balance - hold or carry in equilibrium
    --4 is one way to hold, carry, bear
    Derived form: noun poise2
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
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