1. past tense and past participle of poise; balanced or held in equilibrium
Usage: often used in literary or formal contexts
2. weighed or considered carefully
Usage: archaic or rare usage

Examples

• The acrobat peised herself on one hand before the crowd.
• She peised the decision carefully before announcing her choice.
• The bird peised on the thin branch without falling.
• He peised the object in his palm to test its weight.
• The dancer peised gracefully at the edge of the stage.