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Meaning of poise
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
poise
n 1: 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
2: a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
3: great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
[syn: {aplomb}, {assuredness}, {cool}, {poise}, {sang-froid}]
v 1: be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few
moments before it attacked"
2: prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult [syn:
{brace}, {poise}]
3: cause to be balanced or suspended
4: hold or carry in equilibrium [syn: {poise}, {balance}]
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