poise
7 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,739
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
be motionless, in suspension
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈɔɪz/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural poises
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
great coolness and composure under strain
hold or carry in equilibrium
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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