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poise
UK
/pɔɪz/
US
/pɔɪz/
Translations
poises
pl
The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible poise as he crossed the wire.
L’équilibre du funambule était incroyable lorsqu’il traversait le fil.
Her poise on stage was admired by everyone in the audience.
Son aplomb sur scène était admiré par tous les spectateurs.
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poised
Past Simple
poised
Past Participle
poising
Gerund
UK
/pɔɪz/
US
/pɔɪz/
The athlete poised at the starting line, ready to sprint.
L’athlète se tenait prêt sur la ligne de départ, prêt à sprinter.
She poised the tray carefully on her fingertips.
Elle a équilibré le plateau avec précaution du bout des doigts.
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Definitions
Her poise on stage was admired by everyone in the audience.
Despite the chaos around him, he maintained his poise and handled the situation calmly.
The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible poise as he crossed the wire.
At 20 °C, glycerin has a viscosity of about 14 poise.
She poised the tray carefully on her fingertips.
The athlete poised at the starting line, ready to sprint.
The hawk poised above the field, ready to dive.