Anything used to conceal something undesirable or that one does not want to be discovered.
A leaf of the fig plant.
A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness).
Affectation.
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.