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
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
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