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poise
, equilibrio
, porte
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Definition & Synonyms
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• Poise
- (n.) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- (v.) The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
- (n.) To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.
- (v.) That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
- (n.) To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.
- (v. i.) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
- (v.) Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.
- (n.) To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.
- (n.) To weigh (down); to oppress.
- (v.) The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.
Synonyms:
Aplomb, Assuredness, Balance, Brace, Cool, Sang-froid, Self-possession,
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• Poised
- (imp. & p. p.) of Poise
Synonyms:
Collected, Equanimous, Self-contained, Self-possessed,
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• Poiser
- (n.) The balancer of dipterous insects.
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graduation, insatiable, danger, marauding, maraud, metric, marasmus, baking powder, embed, overpower, maple, tanker, maharajah, unvalued, magician, maggoty, primordial, optimism, touting, cocoon, aerodrome, nonsensical, nonpareil, camphor tree, movement, dig in, mouthy, as for, mongoloid, monarchist, brothel, momentum, |
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Abash, Love, What, I, Dawn, Smart, Pervert, Morn, Chagrin, Hi, Abandon, Confuse, Bye, No, Abalone, Press, Money, Abate, Good morning, TRUE, Sorry, Abdicate, Abbe, Abaft, Aback, Abattoir, Abbot, Aardvark, A.M., Abashment, Abashed, Clairvoyance, |
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