English to English
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
source: WordNet 3.0
- a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
source: WordNet 3.0
- great coolness and composure under strain
Keep your cool.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- be motionless, in suspension
The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked.
source: WordNet 3.0
- prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
source: WordNet 3.0
- cause to be balanced or suspended
source: WordNet 3.0
- hold or carry in equilibrium
source: WordNet 3.0
- To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.
source: Webster 1913
- To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [póiz] Timbang; panimbang
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [póiz] Timbangán; panimbangán; manimbang; timbangín
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
