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Definition of Poises
1. poise [v] - See also: poise
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poises
Literary usage of Poises
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of Rome by Livy (1890)
"... penetrate! into Macedonia through the rur/yul poises, and takes several cities.
The Medians send an embassy to Rome, threatening to aid Perseus, ..."
2. The Gate Beautiful: Being Principles and Methods in Vital Art Education by John Ward Stimson (1903)
"... over the edges of the hills, the young poplar poises itself like an upward
arrow out of the ground—the birds warble with upturned bills to the sun. ..."
3. Encyclopaedia Britannica; Or A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and (1823)
"A description of some mechanical improvements of lamps and water-poises, ' quarto.
5. Philosophical collections. After his death were published, 6. ..."
4. A Selection from the Letters of Lydia Ann Barclay, a Minister of the Gospel by Lydia Ann Barclay (1862)
"... or aspirations that spring therefrom), even when our hands and outward attention
are engaged in measure, we may feel that which poises and preserves us. ..."
5. The Art of Fishing on the Principle of Avoiding Cruelty: With Approved Rules by Oliver Raymond (1866)
"... be now stands up erect and poises the net; then gently leaning his body to
the right, as, pendulum fashion end with as much truth and evenness, ..."
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