Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "poise" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

anglepoise apoise centipoise counterpoise counterpoise decapoise equipoise millipoise outpoise overpoise overpoise poiseless poiser unpoise unpoised

Context

physics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bear calm calmness carry composure equanimity equilibrium fix gear up hold hover lay place pose position prepare put ready set set up unit of viscosity

Type Of (IsA)

equilibrium unit of viscosity

Manner Of

hold hover put

Related Terms

avoirdupois pansy pensive peso

Related Terms

affectation against ascertain balance balanced bearing body cgs composure condition counterbalance counterpoise counterpose counterweight deportment dynamic dyne second embarrassment equilibrium freedom head hold hover mien ready square centimeter stability state suspend suspended unit viscosity weigh weigh down weight with

Similar Terms

balance equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize

Synonym Network

aplomb balance brace composure

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