poise
verb(poise)
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
poise
noun(poise)
great coolness and composure under strain
poise
verb(poise)
hold or carry in equilibrium
poise
noun(poise)
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
poise
noun(poise)
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
poise
verb(poise)
be motionless, in suspension
Examples:
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked.
poise
verb(poise)
cause to be balanced or suspended