nounπShareA state of balance, equilibrium or stability."Maintaining a good posture during the presentation brought her a sense of poise. "conditionabilityattitudestatequalitypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareComposure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation."Despite the noisy classroom, she maintained her poise, answering the difficult question with confidence. "attitudecharacterqualityabilitypersonstylemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMien; bearing or deportment of the head or body."The dancer's poise was captivating; her every movement flowed with grace. "appearancebodystyleattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA condition of hovering, or being suspended."The hummingbird's poise was remarkable as it hovered in the air, gathering nectar from the flower. "conditionbeingphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimetre."The scientist measured the liquid's dynamic viscosity and found it to be five poise. "physicsunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWeight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs."The poise of the package on the postal scale read exactly five pounds. "massamountphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed."The jeweler carefully placed the gold poise on the scale to determine the exact weight of the ring. "physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which causes a balance; a counterweight."The heavy backpack was the poise needed to keep the child's small scooter balanced. "physicspositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt."The decision to accept the job offer poised between excitement and fear, leaving her unsure of what to do. "positionphysicsconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo counterpoise; to counterbalance."To maintain a good grade average, Sarah had to poise her study time for each subject, ensuring she didn't neglect one in favor of another. "physicspositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be of a given weight; to weigh."The scales accurately poised the package at two kilograms. "physicsmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add weight to, to weigh down."To prevent the kite from flying away in the strong wind, we decided to poise its tail with a small rock. "massphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose."The tightrope walker expertly poised the long pole against his body, maintaining balance. "positionactionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used."I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited."positionactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced."The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff."positionactionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh."The manager paused, trying to poise the benefits of hiring a new employee against the costs to the company. "attitudeactionbusinesspositionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading