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Poises
- 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
- a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
- be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"
- cause to be balanced or suspended
- great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
- hold or carry in equilibrium
- prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Pokier
- adjective - small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college"; "passed a series of poky little one-horse towns"
- wasting time
Pokies
- noun - a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Polder
- noun - low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands)
Polled
- verb - convert into a pollard; "pollard trees"
- Cut the horns off (a beast)
- get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
- get the votes of
- removing horns
- vote in an election at a polling station
Pollen
- noun - the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
Poller
- - One who polls; specifically: (a) One who polls or lops trees. (b) One who polls or cuts hair; a barber. [R.] (c) One who extorts or plunders. [Obs.] Bacon. (d) One who registers voters, or one who enters his name as a voter.
Pollex
- noun - the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
Pommel
- noun - a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse
- an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
- handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
- strike, usually with the fist; "The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators"
Pompet
- - The ball formerly used to ink the type.