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poise - Dictionary definition and meaning for poise

POISE

  • (noun) great coolness and composure under strain

    "keep your cool"

    synonyms : aplomb , assuredness , cool , sang-froid

    She has more poise and confidence than him. -added by naila_inlas

  • (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

    Viscosity is expressed in units of poise. -added by naila_inlas

  • (noun) a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

    She carried herself with the poise of a dancer. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) hold or carry in equilibrium

    synonyms : balance

    She poised the dishes one on top of another. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) cause to be balanced or suspended

    The waiter carefully poised the bottle and glasses on the tray, and made his way to the table. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

    synonyms : brace

    The soldiers poised themselves for an attack from the enemy. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) be motionless, in suspension

    "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"

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Mnemonics for poise

  • (Tag: ) poise - position. Good position is always a balanced one.

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  • (Tag: ) one who consumes poison is not 'cool and composed under strain'

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  • (Tag: ) A good position always give great coolness & composure under stain.

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