Definition of poise

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Poise (n.) To weigh (down); to oppress.

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Overpoise :: Overpoise (v. t.) To outweigh; to overbalance.
Balance :: Balance (v. i.) To have equal weight on each side; to be in equipoise; as, the scales balance..
Snuffer :: Snuffer (n.) The common porpoise.
Porpus :: Porpus (n.) A porpoise.
Equipoise :: Equipoise (n.) Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said of moral, political, or social interests or forces..
Sea Hog :: Sea hog () The porpoise.
Balance :: Balance (n.) To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance..
Apoise :: Apoise (adv.) Balanced.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight..
Pellack :: Pellack (n.) A porpoise.
Phocenic :: Phocenic (a.) Of or pertaining to dolphin oil or porpoise oil; -- said of an acid (called also delphinic acid) subsequently found to be identical with valeric acid.
Delphinoidea :: Delphinoidea (n. pl.) The division of Cetacea which comprises the dolphins, porpoises, and related forms..
Counter Weight :: Counter weight (n.) A counterpoise.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.
Equilibrium :: Equilibrium (n.) A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body..
Water Poise :: Water poise () A hydrometer.
Poise :: Poise (n.) To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.
Dunter :: Dunter (n.) A porpoise.
Balance :: Balance (n.) The state of being in equipoise; equilibrium; even adjustment; steadiness.
Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.
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