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poise


I - noun
1. 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 (Freq. 2)
Hypernyms:
unit of viscosity
2. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
Hypernyms:
equilibrium
3. great coolness and composure under strain
- keep your cool
Syn:
aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid
Derivationally related forms:
assured (for: assuredness)
Hypernyms:
composure, calm, calmness, equanimity

II - verb
1. be motionless, in suspension (Freq. 3)
- The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked
Hypernyms:
hover
Verb Frames:
- Something is ----ing PP
2. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (Freq. 1)
Syn:
brace
Hypernyms:
fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Hyponyms:
steel, nerve
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
3. cause to be balanced or suspended (Freq. 1)
Hypernyms:
put, set, place, pose, position, lay
Cause:
balance
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody PP
- Somebody ----s something PP
4. hold or carry in equilibrium
Syn:
balance
Derivationally related forms:
balance (for: balance), balancer (for: balance)
Hypernyms:
hold, carry, bear
Hyponyms:
juggle
Verb Group:
balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something

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