Definition of posture

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Posture (v. i.) Fig.: To assume a character; as, to posture as a saint..

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Couchant :: Couchant (v. t.) Lying down with the head raised, which distinguishes the posture of couchant from that of dormant, or sleeping; -- said of a lion or other beast..
Moving :: Moving (a.) Changing place or posture; causing motion or action; as, a moving car, or power..
Catch :: Catch (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch..
Attitude :: Attitude (n.) The posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue..
Orthopny :: Orthopny (n.) Specifically, a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture; by extension, any difficulty of breathing..
Sitz Bath :: Sitz bath () A tub in which one bathes in a sitting posture; also, a bath so taken; a hip bath..
Attitude :: Attitude (n.) The posture or position of a person or an animal, or the manner in which the parts of his body are disposed; position assumed or studied to serve a purpose; as, a threatening attitude; an attitude of entreaty..
Defensive :: Defensive (a.) In a state or posture of defense.
Distort :: Distort (v. t.) To force or put out of the true posture or direction; to twist aside mentally or morally.
Attitudinarian :: Attitudinarian (n.) One who attitudinizes; a posture maker.
Discubitory :: Discubitory (a.) Leaning; fitted for a reclining posture.
Imposturage :: Imposturage (n.) Imposture; cheating.
Devotional :: Devotional (a.) Pertaining to, suited to, or used in, devotion; as, a devotional posture; devotional exercises; a devotional frame of mind..
Erectly :: Erectly (adv.) In an erect manner or posture.
Parade :: Parade (v. t.) Posture of defense; guard.
Recline :: Recline (v. t.) Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.
Posture :: 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..
Recumbent :: Recumbent (a.) Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle..
Prostrate :: Prostrate (a.) Lying in a humble, lowly, or suppliant posture..
Accubation :: Accubation (n.) The act or posture of reclining on a couch, as practiced by the ancients at meals..
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