Digitigrade (Noun)
Meaning
An animal that walks so that only the toes touch the ground as e.g. dogs and cats and horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The big cat was a digitigrade mammal, with retractable claws and agile limbs.
- Digitigrade animals such as dogs and cats typically have longer limbs and more flexible joints than their plantigrade counterparts.
- The horse's digitigrade stance allowed it to move quickly and effortlessly across the open fields.
- Digitigrade mammals have a distinct gait and movement pattern that is adapted to their environment and survival needs.
- The zookeeper explained to the visitors that lions and tigers are examples of digitigrade animals, which has contributed to their success as predators.