Definition & Meaning of "Poise"

poise

/pˈɔɪz/

/ˈpɔɪz/

to poise

VERB

be motionless, in suspension

cause to be balanced or suspended

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

hold or carry in equilibrium

Poise

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

the quality of being graceful in a way that shows confidence

the state of being steady while opposite forces are involved

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