verb
poses; posed; posing
[+ obj] :to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)
[+ obj] :to ask or suggest (a question)
to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc. [no obj]
usually + for
pose as
[phrasal verb]
pose as (someone or something) :to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people
noun
plural poses
[count] the position in which someone stands, sits, lies down, etc., especially as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.
disapproving :a kind of behavior that is intended to impress other people and that is not sincere