Poises Synonyms and Antonyms

To remain stationary over a place or object
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hovers
  2. hangs
Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. perches
  2. braces
  3. suspends
  4. supports
  5. balances
  6. steadies
  7. stabilizes
  8. maintains
  9. graces
  10. calms
Antonyms:
  1. drops
  2. falls
Great coolness and composure under strain
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cools
  2. equilibria
  3. postures
  4. balances
  5. gravities
  6. carriages
  7. bearings
Freedom from constraint, formality, embarrassment, or awkwardness
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. spontaneities
  2. informalities
  3. eases

Poises Sentence Examples

  • Each of these poises carries a horizontal strip of metal, which is graduated and marked with raised figures corresponding to those on the steelyard itself.

  • When the poises have been adjusted to weigh a load on the platform the punch is operated by a strong pull, and the impression of the raised figures is left on the card.

  • Thus the weight is recorded withdut reading the positions of the poises.