poise
/pɔɪz/noun
A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
Example sentences
- “I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited.”
- “The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff.”
Featured as word of the day on September 11, 2026.
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