Meaning Of The Word Digitigrade

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Digitigrade Meaning

Digitigrade Definition
Digitigrade Definition

What's The Definition Of Digitigrade?

digitigrade in American English
any animal that walks in this manner
walking on the toes with the heels not touching the ground, as cats, dogs, or horses
adjective: walking on the toes, as most quadruped mammals
noun: a digitigrade animal

digitigrade in British English
adjective: (of dogs, cats, horses, etc) walking so that only the toes touch the ground
noun: a digitigrade animal

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