poise

v. balance; stabilize; hang, suspend

n. stability; balance, equilibrium; composure, confidence; reasoning, discretion; erectness, uprightness

The poise (symbol P; ) is the unit of dynamic viscosity in the centimetre gram second system of units. It is named after Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille.1 P = 1 g·cm−1·s−1The analogous unit in the International System of Units is the pascal second (Pa·s):1 Pa·s = 1 kg·m−1·s−1 = 10 PThe poise is often used with the metric prefix centi-. A centipoise is one millipascal-second (mPa·s) in SI units. (1 cP = 10-2P = 10-3 Pa·s) Centipoise is properly abbreviated cP, but the alternate abbreviations cps and cPs are also commonly seen.
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Noun
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
(hypernym) unit of viscosity
2. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
(hypernym) equilibrium
(derivation) balance
3. great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
(synonym) aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid
(hypernym) composure, calm, calmness, equanimity
(derivation) brace
Verb
1. be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"
(hypernym) hover
2. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
(synonym) brace
(hypernym) fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
(hyponym) steel, nerve
(derivation) aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid
3. cause to be balanced or suspended
(hypernym) put, set, place, pose, position, lay
(cause) balance
4. hold or carry in equilibrium
(synonym) balance
(hypernym) hold, carry, bear
(verb-group) balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise

(v.)
Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.
  

(v.)
The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
  

(v.)
The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.
  

(v.)
That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
  

(v. i.)
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
  

(n.)
To weigh (down); to oppress.
  

(n.)
To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.
  

(n.)
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
  

(n.)
To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.
  

(n.)
To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.
  

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