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poise
noun
1 poise
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.
Roget 27:
equality,
parity,
coextension†,
symmetry,
balance,
poise;
evenness,
monotony,
level.
equivalence;
equipollence†,
equipoise,
equilibrium,
equiponderance†;
par,
quits,
a wash;
not a pin to choose;
distinction without a difference,
six of one and half a dozen of the other;
tweedle dee and tweedle dum [Lat.];
identity
etc.
13;
similarity
etc.
17.
equalization,
equation;
equilibration,
co-ordination,
adjustment,
readjustment.
drawn game,
drawn battle;
neck and neck race;
tie,
draw,
standoff,
dead heat.
match,
peer,
compeer,
equal,
mate,
fellow,
brother;
equivalent.
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Dutch: poise
Polish: puaz, P
2 poise
A state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium.
3 poise
verb
1 poise
2 poise
Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult.
synonym: brace.
3 poise
Cause to be balanced or suspended.
4 poise
Hold or carry in equilibrium.
synonym: balance.
Roget 27:
be equal
etc.
adj.;
equal,
match,
reach,
keep pace with,
run abreast;
come to,
amount to,
come up to;
be on a level with,
lie on a level with;
balance;
cope with;
come to the same thing.
render equal
etc.
adj.;
equalize level,
dress,
balance,
equate,
handicap,
give points,
spot points,
handicap,
trim,
adjust,
poise;
fit,
accommodate;
adapt
etc.
(render accordant)
23;
strike a balance;
establish equality,
restore equality,
restore equilibrium;
readjust;
stretch on the bed of Procrustes.
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Dutch: balanceren
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