1. to weigh or balance; to hold in equilibrium
Usage: archaic; literary
2. to poise or hold in a particular position or manner
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The acrobat managed to peise herself on one hand.
• He peised the scales carefully before taking a measurement.
• The dancer peised gracefully on her toes.
• She peised the weight of the object in her palm.
• The beam was peised between two supports.