poise




poise - 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
  • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
  • great coolness and composure under strain

  • poise - verb

    poise - thesaurus

    aplomb   assuredness   balance   brace   cool