Couchant (Adjective)

Meaning

Lying on the stomach with head raised with legs pointed forward.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The lioness lay couchant, her eyes fixed intently on the unsuspecting prey.
• In the savannah, a couchant leopard blended seamlessly into the underbrush.
• The couchant pose of the Sphinx is an iconic symbol of ancient Egypt.
• As the sun set over the grasslands, a couchant cheetah watched its surroundings with caution.
• A couchant tiger lay motionless, its ears perked up, listening for any sign of movement.