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Poised
/pɔɪzd/
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
📖 Definitions of "Poised"
verb
- 1
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
- 2
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- 3
To be of a given weight; to weigh.
- 4
To add weight to, to weigh down.
adjective
- 1
Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
- 2
Ready, prepared.
"He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc."
- 3
Balanced, in position, equilibrium
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