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“Pois” or “Poise”

pois / poise are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

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pois

  • nounHawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment.

poise p·OY·z

  • nouna 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.
  • nouna state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium.
  • verbbe motionless, in suspension.
  • verbcause to be balanced or suspended.
  • verbhold or carry in equilibrium.
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“poise”

  • dynamic viscosity (poise) = mass (grams) ÷ (distance…
  • …Gardner commended Gomez's "sense of poise and reserve" on the song…
  • …he teaches "seraphic flight and poise".
  • Chaplain: John Poise (Methodist)
  • …perfectly controlled performance, combining physical poise with an armoury of carefully…
  • Grows in poise and confidence.

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