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poise

1 poise /ˈpoɪz/ noun
1 poise
/ˈpoɪz/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of POISE
[noncount]
: a calm, confident manner
: a graceful way of walking, moving, standing, etc.
2 poise /ˈpoɪz/ verb
poises; poised; poising
2 poise
/ˈpoɪz/
verb
poises; poised; poising
Britannica Dictionary definition of POISE
always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ object]
: to hold (something) in a balanced and steady position