Entry Word: posture

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a general way of holding the body <a good upright posture will prevent backaches>

Synonyms carriage, stance

Related Words attention; body language; pose, seat; bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment; air, poise, presence; aspect, look, mien

2 position with regard to conditions and circumstances <claims that the countryʼs defense posture is weak> — see situation 1