Synonyms: sitting
Definition: the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position
Usage: he read the mystery at one sitting
Similar words: motility, motion, move, movement
Definition: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Usage: the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise; movement is a sign of life; an impatient move of his hand; gastrointestinal motility
Definition: (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
Usage: he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting
Similar words: motility, motion, move, movement
Definition: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Usage: the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise; movement is a sign of life; an impatient move of his hand; gastrointestinal motility
Synonyms: sitting
Definition: a session as of a legislature or court
Similar words: session
Definition: a meeting for execution of a group's functions
Usage: it was the opening session of the legislature
Synonyms: sitting, seance, session
Definition: a meeting of spiritualists
Usage: the seance was held in the medium's parlor
Similar words: meeting, get together
Definition: a small informal social gathering
Usage: there was an informal meeting in my living room
Synonyms: sitting
Definition: not moving and therefore easy to attack
Usage: a sitting target