Poising
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔɪzɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Poising is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of poise.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of poise.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is poised.
Example Sentences
And then his father came up beside him where he stood before a tattered last year's circus poster on the other side of the store, gazing rapt and quiet at the scarlet horses, the incredible poisings and convolutions of tulle and tights […]
Word Forms
- poisings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balance, assuredness, aplomb, sang-froid, self-possession, cool.
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