Accademico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Posture e posizioni

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

arcuare, curvare

to incline or lean in a particular direction

inclinare, piegare

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

scattare, lanciarsi

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

accovacciarsi

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

avvolgersi, torcersi

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

srotolare, slegare

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

sostenere, appoggiare

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

riporre, inserire

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

montare, straddare

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

stendersi, allungarsi

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

chinarsi

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

accoccolarsi

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

camminare ciondoloni

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

crollare

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

coccolarsi, stringersi

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

arricciare, curvare

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

stare scomposto

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

strofinare, appoggiare affettuosamente