battlestance
nounUK /ˈbætəlstæns/
US /ˈbætəlstæns/
A way of standing that gets you ready to fight or play.
The knight took a battlestance before the duel began.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A firm, wide-legged posture used in sports to stay balanced.
The goalie dropped into a battlestance as the ball flew toward the net.
3. A confident way of standing that shows you are not afraid.
She crossed her arms in a battlestance and waited for the argument to start.
4. A pose in a video game that makes a character look ready for action.
He picked the battlestance emote so his avatar would look tough.