ALL meanings of poise
poise
P p - noun poise a centimeter-gram-second unit of viscosity, equal to the viscosity of a fluid in which a stress of one dyne per square centimeter is required to maintain a difference of velocity of one centimeter per second between two parallel planes in the fluid that lie in the direction of flow and are separated by a distance of one centimeter. Symbol: P. 1
- verb with object poise to adjust, hold, or carry in equilibrium; balance evenly. 1
- verb with object poise to hold supported or raised, as in position for casting, using, etc.: to poise a spear. 1
- verb with object poise to hold or carry in a particular manner: She walked, carefully poising a water jug on her head. 1
- verb with object poise Obsolete. to weigh. 1
- verb without object poise to rest in equilibrium; be balanced. 1
- verb without object poise to hover, as a bird in the air. 1
- noun poise body position 1
- noun poise manner 1
- noun poise steadiness, stability 1
- intransitive verb poise balance 1
- uncountable noun poise If someone has poise, they are calm, dignified, and self-controlled. 0
- uncountable noun poise Poise is a graceful, very controlled way of standing and moving. 0
- noun poise composure or dignity of manner 0
- noun poise physical balance or assurance in movement or bearing 0
- noun poise the state of being balanced or stable; equilibrium; stability 0
- noun poise the position of hovering 0
- noun poise suspense or indecision 0
- verb poise to be or cause to be balanced or suspended 0
- verb poise to hold, as in readiness 0
- noun poise the cgs unit of viscosity; the viscosity of a fluid in which a tangential force of 1 dyne per square centimetre maintains a difference in velocity of 1 centimetre per second between two parallel planes 1 centimetre apart. It is equivalent to 0.1 newton second per square metre 0
- noun poise balance; stability 0
- noun poise ease and dignity of manner; self-assurance; composure 0
- noun poise the condition of being calm or serene 0
- noun poise carriage; bearing, as of the body or head 0
- noun poise a suspension of activity in a condition of balance 0
- noun poise suspense; irresolution; indecision 0
- verb transitive poise to balance; keep steady 0
- verb transitive poise to suspend 0
- verb transitive poise to weigh 0
- intransitive verb poise to be suspended or balanced 0
- intransitive verb poise to hover 0
- noun poise the basic unit of viscosity of a fluid in the CGS system, equal to the force measured in dynes per square centimeter needed to maintain a difference in velocity of one centimeter per second between two parallel planes of a fluid separated by one centimeter (0.1 pascal second) 0