Academisch IELTS (Band 6-7) - Houdingen en posities

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

welven

to incline or lean in a particular direction

kantelen

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

paard longeren

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

squats doen

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

oprollen

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

losrollen

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

steunen

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

plooien

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of an object

weerszijden

to sit, lie, or fall with the limbs spread out in a relaxed manner

nonchalant liggen

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

bukken

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

hurken

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

krommen

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

ineenstorten

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

lekker liggen

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

krullen

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

slungelen

to affectionately rub or press against someone or something

snuffelen