Definition of posture

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Posture (v. i.) To assume a particular posture or attitude; to contort the body into artificial attitudes, as an acrobat or contortionist; also, to pose..

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Abject :: Abject (a.) Sunk to a law condition; down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; groveling; despicable; as, abject posture, fortune, thoughts..
Orthopny :: Orthopny (n.) Specifically, a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture; by extension, any difficulty of breathing..
Juggle :: Juggle (n.) An imposture; a deception.
Moving :: Moving (n.) The act of changing place or posture; esp., the act of changing one's dwelling place or place of business..
Prostrate :: Prostrate (a.) Lying in a humble, lowly, or suppliant posture..
Jugglery :: "Jugglery (n.) Trickery; imposture; as, political jugglery..
Topsy-turvy :: Topsy-turvy (adv.) In an inverted posture; with the top or head downward; upside down; as, to turn a carriage topsy-turvy..
Tableau :: Tableau (n.) A representation of some scene by means of persons grouped in the proper manner, placed in appropriate postures, and remaining silent and motionless..
Parade :: Parade (v. t.) Posture of defense; guard.
Exposture :: Exposture (n.) Exposure.
Self-imposture :: Self-imposture (n.) Imposture practiced on one's self; self-deceit.
Positure :: Positure (n.) See Posture.
Discubitory :: Discubitory (a.) Leaning; fitted for a reclining posture.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Moving :: Moving (a.) Changing place or posture; causing motion or action; as, a moving car, or power..
Movable :: Movable (a.) Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; susceptible of motion; not fixed or stationary; as, a movable steam engine..
Recumbent :: Recumbent (a.) Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle..
Palpable :: Palpable (a.) Easily perceptible; plain; distinct; obvious; readily perceived and detected; gross; as, palpable imposture; palpable absurdity; palpable errors..
Buffoonery :: Buffoonery (n.) The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures..
Erectness :: Erectness (n.) Uprightness of posture or form.
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