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..
Positure :: Positure (n.) See Posture.
Arise :: Arise (v. i.) To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning..
Cheat :: Cheat (n.) An act of deception or fraud; that which is the means of fraud or deception; a fraud; a trick; imposition; imposture.
Pose :: Pose (v. t.) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect; to arrange the posture and drapery of (a person) in a studied manner; as, to pose a model for a picture; to pose a sitter for a portrait..
Cancan :: Cancan (n.) A rollicking French dance, accompanied by indecorous or extravagant postures and gestures..
Counterview :: Counterview (n.) An opposite or opposing view; opposition; a posture in which two persons front each other.
Impostrous :: Impostrous (n.) Characterized by imposture; deceitful.
Offensive :: Offensive (n.) The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.
Sham :: Sham (n.) That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug..
Juggle :: Juggle (n.) An imposture; a deception.
Jacent :: "Jacent (a.) Lying at length; as, the jacent posture..
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..
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.
Recline :: Recline (v. t.) Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.
Gesticulate :: Gesticulate (v. i.) To make gestures or motions, as in speaking; to use postures..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To cause to rise up, or assume an erect position or posture; to set up; to make upright; as, to raise a mast or flagstaff..
Sleeper :: Sleeper (n.) Something lying in a reclining posture or position.
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