Poise and Swim

Poise

Poise verb - To rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air.
Usage example: the falcon poised in the air for an instant before diving to attack its prey

Swim and poise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swim" instead a verb "Poise".

Nearby Words: poised, poising

Swim

Swim verb - To rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air.
Usage example: there appeared to be an oily film swimming on the water

Poise and swim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Poise" instead a verb "Swim".

Nearby Words: swimming, swimmer
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