posture

(noun) the arrangement of the body and its limbs. Synonyms: position, attitude. Examples: "He assumed an attitude of surrender."

(noun) characteristic way of bearing one's body. Synonyms: carriage, bearing. Examples: "Stood with good posture."

(noun) a rationalized mental attitude. Synonyms: position, stance.

(noun) capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war. Synonyms: military capability, military strength, strength, military posture. Examples: "We faced an army of great strength." "Politicians have neglected our military posture."

(verb) behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others. Synonyms: pose. Examples: "Don't pay any attention to him--he is always posing to impress his peers!." "She postured and made a total fool of herself."

(verb) assume a posture as for artistic purposes. Synonyms: model, pose, sit. Examples: "We don't know the woman who posed for leonardo so often."