Hyphenation of poise

Are you trying to hyphenate poise? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.

poise

Definitions of poise:

1.	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
2.	A state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
3.	Great coolness and composure under strain Keep your cool
4.	Be motionless, in suspension The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked
5.	Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
6.	Cause to be balanced or suspended
7.	Hold or carry in equilibrium

Synonyms of poise:

noun	unit of viscosity
noun	equilibrium
noun	aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid, composure, calm, calmness, equanimity
verb	hover
verb	brace, fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
verb	put, set, place, pose, position, lay
verb	balance, hold, carry, bear

Last hyphenations of this language

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