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DIGITIGRADE

\dˈɪd͡ʒɪtˌɪɡɹe͡ɪd], \dˈɪd‍ʒɪtˌɪɡɹe‍ɪd], \d_ˈɪ_dʒ_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_ɡ_ɹ_eɪ_d]\

Definitions of DIGITIGRADE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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(of mammals) walking on the toes with the posterior part of the foot raised

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(of mammals) walking on the toes with the posterior part of the foot raised

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Walking on the toes.
An animal that walks on its toes, as the lion.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Walking on the toes.
An animal that walks on its toes alone, the heel not touching the ground.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Walking on the toes, as the cat, the weasel, the lion, &c.-opposed to plantigrade.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Having feet, the digits of which only touch the ground in walking.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

n. An animal that walks or steps on its toes, as the lion, wolf, &c.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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