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poses

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpoʊzəz// UK //pˈəʊzɪz// pos·es

n. the specific positions you hold your body in, especially for a photo, a painting, or exercise.

n. particular positions of the body, often assumed for artistic effect, photography, or physical training.


SIMPLE

The photographer asked the model to try several different poses.

CONTEXTUAL

During the yoga class, the instructor helped the students adjust their poses to avoid any back strain.

COMPLEX

The sculptor spent hours sketching various poses to capture the most natural distribution of weight before beginning the final marble carving.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the context of art, photography, and physical disciplines like yoga or dance.

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