Plantigrade

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1. Adjective

Walking on the sole of the foot; pertaining to the plantigrades.

2. Adjective

Having the foot so formed that the heel touches the ground when the leg is upright.

3. Noun

A plantigrade animal, or one that walks or steps on the sole of the foot, as man, and the bears.

4. Noun

an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot touching the ground as e.g. bears and human beings
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