2syllables
poises
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poises is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, poises is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpoises
1noun
- A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
- Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
- Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
- A condition of hovering, or being suspended.
- A CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimetre.
- Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.
- The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
- That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
1verb
- To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
- To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- To be of a given weight; to weigh.
- To add weight to, to weigh down.
- To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
- To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
Example: "I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited."
- To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
Example: "The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff."
- To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
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