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Definition: Meaning of, poise in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɔɪz /

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  1. a calm, confident way of behaving, combined with an ability to control your feelings or reactions in difficult situations
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  2. a graceful way of moving or standing, so that your body seems balanced and not awkward
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
poise poised poised
Present Participle Third Person Singular
poising poises
[transitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. to put or hold something in a carefully balanced position, especially above something else
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