poises
Definitions
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
- A state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
- Great coolness and composure under strain
Verb
- Be motionless, in suspension
- Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
- Cause to be balanced or suspended
- Hold or carry in equilibrium
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "poises".
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Words that are spelled similarly to the term "poises".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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| 1 | promise | 2 | 45 |
| 2 | promises | 3 | 20 |
| 3 | poised | 1 | 12 |
| 4 | pose | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | poise | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | ponies | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | noises | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | pies | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | spouses | 2 | 4 |
| 10 | praises | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | poses | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | pisces | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | porpoises | 3 | 1 |
| 14 | piss | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | posses | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | pisses | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | moises | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | poss | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | proxies | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | prosise | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | potpies | 2 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 7
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 21
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 12
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