Poising

The ground has been thoroughly and conscientiously covered by Mr.J. L. Finn, in a little volume entitled Poising the Balance, [A] and I would advise all watchmakers, both young and old, to read what he has to say.

A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting Containing Complete Directions for Making and Fitting New Staffs from the Raw Material Eugene Edward Hall

I'm fairly similar to you - but since my gluttony score is a little lower, I'll only die of Food Poising and my fatty limbs will be food for the natives.

One Bright Star (1B*) Reignited 2006

Poising her needle, Countess Matilda looked up from her embroidery and fixed her attention on her son.

The Falcons of Montabard Chadwick, Elizabeth 2004

Poising myself on one leg I take a rapid slide sideways, ending in a very showy leap backwards which lands me on the top of the lantern I am carrying today, among miscellaneous rocks.

Travels in West Africa 2003

Poising them on their heads with one arm raised, how lightly they trip back to the town, laughing and talking in the sweetest of tongues — sweet in their mouths even in its insular dialect!

Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Thomas Forester

Poising it lightly, with one hand he flung it, as one who flings a ball.

Stories from the Odyssey

Poising herself on the bank, she cut the water in a clean, sharp dive and, an instant later, came up not far from Marcia Arnold, who was making desperate efforts to keep afloat.

Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman Pauline Lester

Poising lightly upon the edge, he made a clean, sharp dive, and yelled in surprise as he came snorting to the surface.

The Skylark of Space Lee Hawkins Garby 1922

Poising their forks above the meat-platter in a candid search for the most desirable piece, they alternately stabbed chunks of steak and bread.

'Me--Smith' Caroline Lockhart 1916

Poising himself, he opens the door with a swift movement, fires, flings the door to again, and rushes away.

Abraham Lincoln John Drinkwater 1909