The Clue
Beauty pageant judging criterion (5 letter answer)
The Answer
POISE
Tags
Notes
The answer POISE is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aplomb
Balance
Bearing
Composure
Cool
Equanimity
Equilibrium
Stability
Diplomat's asset
Model quality
Modeling asset
Model's asset
Model's forte
Runway asset
Sang-froid
Self-assurance
Self-confidence
Social asset
Factor in a beauty contest
Grace under fire
Grace under pressure
Pageant judging criterion
Stability under stress
Rating subject at a beauty pageant
Definition
POISE as a noun:
1. 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
2. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
3. (aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid) = great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
POISE as a verb:
1. be motionless, in suspension; "The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"
2. (brace, poise) = prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
3. cause to be balanced or suspended
4. (poise, balance) = hold or carry in equilibrium