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POSTURES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Postures.

Postures - as a noun

The arrangement of the body and its limbs

Example: "He assumed an attitude of surrender"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attitudeposition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Characteristic way of bearing one's body

Example: "Stood with good posture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearingcarriage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A rationalized mental attitude

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
positionstance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attitudemental attitude
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

Example: "We faced an army of great strength"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military capabilitymilitary posturemilitary strengthstrength
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capabilitycapableness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Postures - as a verb

Behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others

Example: "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquitbearbehavecarrycomportconductdeport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assume a posture as for artistic purposes

Example: "We don't know the woman who posed for leonardo so often"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modelposesit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displayexhibitexpose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Yoga instructors emphasize the importance of correct postures during the practice."
"The ballet dancer gracefully moved between different postures."
"Poor postures can lead to chronic back pain."
"In martial arts, strong and balanced postures are crucial for stability and power."
"He postures himself as a knowledgeable expert in the field."
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Word Game Points

Is POSTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, postures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is POSTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, postures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is POSTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, postures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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