Poise - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |pɔɪz|  American pronunciation of the word poise
Brit.  |pɔɪz|  British pronunciation of the word 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 (syn: aplomb, assuredness, cool)

verb

- be motionless, in suspension
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked
- prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (syn: brace)
- cause to be balanced or suspended
- hold or carry in equilibrium (syn: balance)

Extra examples

She poised her pencil above the paper and waited for the signal to begin writing.

...the disgraced business executive poised herself for the difficult press conference...

The woman carried a water jar poised on her head.

The house is now poised on the very edge, ready to fall.

Her pen poised over the paper.

The countries were poising on the brink of war.

Danger seemed to be poised over our heads.

Louisa seems to have much more poise and confidence.

She's pretty, but lacks poise.

He poised the bottle over her glass. 'More wine?'

The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked

...impressed the interviewers with his poise and brio...

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: poise
he/she/it: poises
present participle: poising
past tense: poised
past participle: poised
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