Hands
Hands noun - (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child.
Stances
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Katara and other water benders can use their breath to cause water to freeze, though they can also use their hands and stances to make ice.
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This leaves 3 main stances - hands across the chest, hands across the back, and hands straight down.
Source: Reverse Arm-Fold -
Idle Animation: The character cycles between several stances, including standing boldly with chest outthrust, crossing his/her arms, and placing their hands on their hips.
Source: Video Game / City of Heroes
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