1. [noun] (obsolete) Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.
2. [noun] The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
3. [noun] That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
4. [noun] A state of balance, equilibrium or stability
5. [noun] Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation
6. [noun] Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body
7. [noun] A condition of hovering, or being suspended
8. [noun] (physics) A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter.
9. [verb] (obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
10. [verb] (obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
11. [verb] (obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh. [14th-17th c.]
12. [verb] (obsolete) To add weight to, to weigh down. [16th-18th c.]
13. [verb] (now rare) To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose. [from 16th c.]
14. [verb] To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used. [from 16th c.]
15. [verb] To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced. [from 17th c.]
16. [verb] To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
17. [noun] 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.
18. [noun] A state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium.
19. [noun] Great coolness and composure under strain; 'keep your cool'.
20. [verb] Be motionless, in suspension; 'The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked'.
21. [verb] Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult.
22. [verb] Cause to be balanced or suspended.
23. [verb] Hold or carry in equilibrium.
