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The correct spelling is poise.
How to pronounce poise
/pɔɪz/
nounIPA: /pɔɪz/
Say it like: Poy-se
The correct spelling is poise. A state of balance, equilibrium or stability. For example: "I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited."
Usage Examples
“I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited.”
“The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
- 2.Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
- 3.Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
- 4.A condition of hovering, or being suspended.
- 5.A CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimetre.
verb
- 1.To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
- 2.To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- 3.To be of a given weight; to weigh.
- 4.To add weight to, to weigh down.
- 5.To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
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