1. (

• steady ,
• calm ,
• becalm

) make steady; "steady yourself" ;

2. (

• brace ,
• steady ,
• stabilize ,
• stabilise ,

) support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel" ;

1. (

• steadying

) causing to become steady; "had a steadying effect on her nerves" ;