But the problem wouldn't be dealt with by sending frightened Nasat back to their paddocks to curl into protective postures.

They looked up as he approached, and he noted that Uhura took a step closer to Sulu in an almost protective posture.

Even her hands went up in a protective posture.

For example, when you injured your knee, your body would have instinctively reacted by adopting a protective posture.

Upshaw was curled into a protective posture, his arms blocking my view of his face, though I could smell the blood.

The Sackers divided enough to let him see Scotty standing before the hatchway, his arms flung out in a protective posture.

He stood with his arms folded in a protective posture.

The arms were held back and somewhat to the side, encircling the nest in a protective posture.

It depends on what effects are required and whether or not the target is likely to move or quickly improve its protective posture.

His tone shifted from bewilderment to concern as he took in Kincaid's protective posture.