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Poise
pɔɪz
Poise definitions
noun
poise
poises
- graceful and elegant bearing in a person
"poise and good deportment can be cultivated"
- composure and dignity of manner
"at least he had a moment to think, to recover his poise"
- balance; equilibrium
"the balance has passed the point where the spring is in poise"
verb
poise
poised
poises
poising
- be or cause to be balanced or suspended
"he poised motionless on his toes"
balance hold (oneself) steady steady oneself be suspended hang suspended remain motionless hang in mid-air hang hover- be ready and prepared to do something
"teachers are poised to resume their attack on government school tests"