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poised definition

poised (po̵izd)

adjective

  1. composed; calm; self-assured
  2. balanced
  3. suspended, as in motion; readied an opponent poised to strike

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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