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digitigrade

/ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /-ɾə/

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noun

Zehengänger

(chiefly in the plural) A digitigrade animal; an animal that walks on its toes, such as a cat or a dog.

Examples :

"The zoo's collection of digitigrade included several cats and dogs. "

Die Sammlung des Zoos von Zehengängern umfasste mehrere Katzen und Hunde.

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adjective

Zehengangartig

Of an animal: walking on the toes, putting the weight of the body mainly on the ball of the foot, with the back of the foot, or heel, raised.

Examples :

"The dog's digitigrade stance allows it to run quickly and efficiently across the yard. "

Der zehengangartige Stand des Hundes ermöglicht es ihm, schnell und effizient über den Hof zu rennen.

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adjective

Zehengangartig

Of feet or a manner of walking: of, resembling, or pertaining to that of a digitigrade animal.

Examples :

"The dog's digitigrade stance, with only its toes touching the ground, allows it to run with remarkable speed and agility. "

Der zehengangartige Stand des Hundes, bei dem nur seine Zehen den Boden berühren, ermöglicht es ihm, mit bemerkenswerter Geschwindigkeit und Agilität zu rennen.

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adjective

Zehengangartig

(specifically) Belonging to the Digitigrada of the taxonomic order Carnivora.

Examples :

"The dog's digitigrade stance allows it to run quickly and silently. "

Der zehengangartige Stand des Hundes ermöglicht es ihm, schnell und leise zu rennen.

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