Knucklewalk

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To walk quadrupedally with the forelimbs holding the fingers in a partially flexed posture that allows body weight to press down on the ground through the knuckles.

    "Chimpanzees and gorillas knucklewalk."

Example

More examples

"Chimpanzees and gorillas knucklewalk."

Etymology

From knuckle + walk.

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