POISE — 5 letter word
poise
The word poise has 5 letters: P, O, I, S, E. It contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "great coolness and composure under strain".
5 letter word "poise": P O I S E — noun
Scrabble score: 7 Words With Friends: 8
Letter Analysis of poise
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
3 vowels, 2 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of poise
noun
- great coolness and composure under strain Synonyms: cool
- a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter
- a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
verb
- hold or carry in equilibrium Synonyms: balance
- cause to be balanced or suspended
- prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult Synonyms: brace
- be motionless, in suspension "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"