poised

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɔɪzd/

Adjective

poised

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

Translations

• German: im Gleichgewicht, selbstsicher
• Italian: composto

Translations

• French: prêt
• German: bereit
• Italian: pronto
• Spanish: listo

Translations

• German: Gleichgewicht
• Russian: равнове́сие

Verb

1. Simple past tense and past participle of poise

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