digitigrades

[US]/ˈdɪdʒɪtəˌɡreɪd/
[UK]/ˈdɪdʒɪtəˌɡreɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having the ability to walk on the toes
n.a creature that walks on its toes

Phrases & Collocations

digitigrade animals

digitigrade stance

digitigrade locomotion

digitigrade species

digitigrade posture

digitigrade feet

digitigrade walking

digitigrade mammals

digitigrade traits

digitigrade motion

Example Sentences

many animals, such as cats and dogs, are digitigrade.

digitigrade locomotion allows for faster movement.

humans are not digitigrade; we walk on flat feet.

digitigrade animals often have longer toes.

the digitigrade posture is common in many mammals.

digitigrade species have evolved for agility.

observe how digitigrade animals walk silently.

some digitigrade creatures are excellent hunters.

digitigrade locomotion is an adaptation to their environment.

studying digitigrade movement can help improve robotics.

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