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Verb Concept
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poise  balance
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Hold or carry in equilibrium WordNet 3.0
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Hold or carry in equilibrium WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling. Wiktionary
To hold precariously. Wiktionary (translation)
To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used. Wiktionary
To hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used. Wiktionary (translation)
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I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee. Wiktionary
The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton. Wiktionary
I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited. Wiktionary
To poise the scales of a balance. Wiktionary
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