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poise


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
  • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
  • great coolness and composure under strain

    • poise - verb

    • be motionless, in suspension
    • prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
    • cause to be balanced or suspended
    • hold or carry in equilibrium

    poise - thesaurus

    aplomb   assuredness   balance   brace   cool  

    Scrabble score for poise

    p is 3 o is 1 i is 1 s is 1 e is 1
    Scrabble score = 7

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