poiser

/ˈpɔɪzər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that holds something in a balanced or steady position.
    • The machine acted as a poiser, keeping the platform level.
    • The poiser carefully adjusted the weights on the scale.
    • In the circus, the poiser balanced a stack of chairs on his chin.
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