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Meaning of poise

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  poise
      n 1: 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
      2: a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
      3: great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
         [syn: {aplomb}, {assuredness}, {cool}, {poise}, {sang-froid}]
      v 1: be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few
           moments before it attacked"
      2: prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult [syn:
         {brace}, {poise}]
      3: cause to be balanced or suspended
      4: hold or carry in equilibrium [syn: {poise}, {balance}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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