Knucklewalk
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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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