Poise ¹

Definition: Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.

Poise ²

Definition: The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.

Poise ³

Definition: The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.

Poise ⁴

Definition: That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

Poise ⁵

Definition: To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.

Poise ⁶

Definition: To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.

Poise ⁷

Definition: To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

Poise ⁸

Definition: To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.

Poise ⁹

Definition: To weigh (down); to oppress.

Poise ¹⁰

Definition: To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

poise ¹¹

Definition: great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"

poise ¹²

Definition: 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 centimeter per second

poise ¹³

Definition: a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

poise ¹⁴

Definition: hold or carry in equilibrium

poise ¹⁵

Definition: cause to be balanced or suspended

poise ¹⁶

Definition: prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

poise ¹⁷

Definition: be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"