Third-person singular simple present indicative form of poise

plural of poise

A state of balance, equilibrium or stability. / Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation. / Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body. / A condition of hovering, or being suspended.

(obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt. / (obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance. / (obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh.

Possessing poise, having self-confidence. / Ready, prepared. / Balanced, in position, equilibrium

simple past tense and past participle of poise

present participle of poise

The act by which something is poised.

plural of poising

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of poise