noun / verb
pose
A deliberately adopted bodily attitude.
The dancer holds a graceful pose with one arm raised.
Etymology
French poser means to place or set. A pose is the bodily arrangement people deliberately put themselves into, especially for display or depiction.
More examples
- We pose together for a family photo.
- The photographer posed the children beside the bench.
- This yoga pose helps stretch my back.
Forms
pose · poses · posed · posing