poised above

Examples (10)

• Peter hesitated, his hand poised above the telephone.
• A hawk was poised above the field, searching for prey.
• The diver stood poised above the clear blue water, ready to jump.
• Her paintbrush was poised above the canvas, contemplating the next stroke.
• The delicate sculpture seemed to be poised above its pedestal.
• With intense concentration, the surgeon's scalpel was poised above the patient.
• A single drop of water was poised above the leaf, about to fall.
• The moon hung poised above the horizon, casting a soft glow.
• He held the ancient coin poised above the velvet cushion.
• The helicopter remained poised above the rescue site, waiting for instructions.