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How to say: poised

Spelling: Poised Syllables  poised
US accent
/pˈɔɪzd/
UK accent
/pˈɔɪzd/
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Definition

Definition — be motionless, in suspension

e.g. “The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked”

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