Understanding the meaning of poise

poise

/pɔɪz/

verb
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
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brace

type of:
prepare gear up fix ready set set up
noun
great coolness and composure under strain
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aplomb assuredness cool sang-froid

type of:
equanimity calmness composure calm
verb
hold or carry in equilibrium
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balance

type of:
hold bear carry
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
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unit of viscosity
noun
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
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equilibrium
verb
be motionless, in suspension
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"The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"

type of:
hover
verb
cause to be balanced or suspended
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place lay set put position pose

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