Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 6-7) - Postures et Positions

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

to incline or lean in a particular direction

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

to settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something