protective posture
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈpɒstʃə/
US /prəˈtɛktɪv ˈpɑːstʃər/
A way of holding your body to keep yourself safe.
The scared cat stayed in a protective posture with its back arched.
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2. A body position that guards an injured or sore part.
He slept in a protective posture to keep weight off his hurt shoulder.
3. A defensive stance taken by an animal when it feels threatened.
The hedgehog rolled into a protective posture when the dog came near.
4. A guarded way of standing used in sports to avoid getting hit.
The boxer kept a protective posture with his gloves up.