poise

phonetic symbol: / pɔ́ɪz / 

poise - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ great coolness and composure under strain
aplomb , assuredness , cool , sang-froid

[ noun ]
■ 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

[ noun ]
■ a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

[ verb ]
■ hold or carry in equilibrium
balance

[ verb ]
■ cause to be balanced or suspended

[ verb ]
■ prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
brace

[ verb ]
■ be motionless, in suspension
e.g.)
・The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked

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