Definitions for the word, poise

(n.) To ascertain, as by the balance; to weigh.

(n.) To balance; to make of equal weight; as, to poise the scales of a balance.

(n.) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

(n.) To hold or place in equilibrium or equiponderance.

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

(v.) That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

(v.) The state of being balanced by equal weight or power; equipoise; balance; equilibrium; rest.

(v.) The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.

(v.) Weight; gravity; that which causes a body to descend; heaviness.

(v. i.) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.


30 words found in the Scrabble word, poise



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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