poise in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
poise in Hindi हिन्दी
poise in Tamil தமிழ்
poise in English
- poise⇄noun 1. mental balance, composure, or self-possession.
Ex. She has perfect poise and never seems embarrassed.
(SYN) equanimity.
2. the way in which the body, head, or other part of the body are held; carriage.
Ex. the gladiatorl - poise⇄poise (1), noun, verb, poised,poising.
- poise⇄poise (2), noun.
a unit of measurement of viscosity in the centimeter-gram-second system. - poise⇄v.i. 1. to be balanced or held in equilibrium.
2. to hang supported or suspended.
3. to hover, as a bird does in air.
Ex. A hummingbird can poise for several moments over a single flower. - poise⇄v.t. 1. to balance.
Ex. Poise yourself on your toes.
2. to hold or carry evenly or steadily.
Ex. The waiter poised the tray on his hand.
3. (Figurative.) to consider; ponder.
Ex. A thousand resolutions ... weighed, poised