- 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
- poise - a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
--2 is a kind of equilibrium
Derived forms: verb poise4, verb poise3 - 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 - poise - a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
- 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
- brace, poise - prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
--2 is one way to fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun poise3
Somebody ----s somebody
- poise - cause to be balanced or suspended
--3 is one way to put, set, place, pose, position, lay
Sample sentences:Derived form: noun poise2
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s something PP
- poise, balance - hold or carry in equilibrium
--4 is one way to hold, carry, bear
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun poise2
Somebody ----s something
- brace, poise - prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult