n. 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

n. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

n. great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"

v. cause to be balanced or suspended

v. be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"

v. hold or carry in equilibrium

v. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

n. the skillful and effective interaction of movements

n. harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; "the two parties were in agreement"

n. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"

n. a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole

n. established customary state (especially of society); "order ruled in the streets"; "law and order"

n. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"

n. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"

n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad

n. the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"

n. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"

n. social skill

n. the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

n. a feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned"

n. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"

n. a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"

v. sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree"

v. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"

v. let drop or droop; "Hang one's head in shame"

v. set afloat; "He floated the logs down the river"; "The boy floated his toy boat on the pond"

v. make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium; "The drug stabilized her blood pressure"; "stabilize prices"

v. become stable or more stable; "The economy stabilized"

v. support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"

v. be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"

v. be afloat; stay on a liquid surface; not sink

v. sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree"

v. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"

v. become stable or more stable; "The economy stabilized"

v. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

v. cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"

v. furnish with battens; "batten ships"

v. make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium; "The drug stabilized her blood pressure"; "stabilize prices"

v. decorate or furnish with something suspended; "Hang wallpaper"

n. a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure