Ready (Noun)
Meaning
Poised for action; "their guns were at the ready".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her sword was at the ready as she waited for the signal to attack.
- Their flashlights were at the ready as they stepped into the dark cave.
- The nurse's medical supplies were at the ready as she prepared for the emergency.
- The helicopter's searchlight was at the ready as it descended onto the ocean surface.
- The SWAT team's rifles were at the ready as they approached the suspect's hideout.