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poise Definition
(n)
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
(n)
a
state
of
being
balanced
in
a
stable
equilibrium
(n)
great
coolness
and
composure
under
strain
; "
keep
your
cool
"
(v)
be
motionless
,
in
suspension
; "
The
bird
poised
for
a
few
moments
before
it
attacked
"
(v)
prepare
(
oneself
)
for
something
unpleasant
or
difficult
(v)
cause
to
be
balanced
or
suspended
(v)
hold
or
carry
in
equilibrium
poise Synonyms
aplomb
assuredness
balance
brace
cool
poise
sang-froid
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