Definitions For Poise
noun
- Great coolness and composure under strain
- 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
verb
- Hold or carry in equilibrium
- Cause to be balanced or suspended
- Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
- Be motionless, in suspension
- To hold (something) in a balanced and steady position
Is Poise a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
7
Words with Friends
8
The word Poise is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Poise in a Sentence
- 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
Synonyms for Poise
Antonyms for Poise
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