pos
ture
Plural
postures
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the state or condition of a person's physical alignment, balance, and coordination
- Years of desk work affected his posture and spinal health.
- Physical therapy improved her posture after the injury.
- Poor posture can lead to chronic back pain.
- Gymnastics training develops strong posture and core stability.
- His posture showed the benefits of disciplined exercise.
2
the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing
- She entered the room with a proud, upright posture.
- His slouched posture revealed his exhaustion.
- The model's elegant posture captivated the audience.
- Soldiers held a rigid posture during inspection.
- His casual posture suggested he was at ease.
3
the capability in personnel and equipment affecting readiness for war
- The nation improved its defense posture.
- Military posture determines strategic options.
- The report assessed the army's posture.
- Naval posture was strengthened in the region.
- Air force posture includes rapid deployment ability.
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