Word Meaning

Meaning of poise

- Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.
- The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
- The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.
- That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
- To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.
- To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.
- To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.
- To weigh (down); to oppress.
- To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

Crossword clue for poise

- Aplomb
- Balance
- Composure
- Equanimity
- Equilibrium
- Gymnasts asset
- I get into required position with grace
- Lift up
- Self-assuredness