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plantigrade (adjective), more plantigrade, most plantigrade
1. Walking on the whole base or bottoms of the feet: Bears, raccoons, rabbits, and even human beings are examples of plantigrade animals.
2. When walking, using the lower surfaces of each foot on the ground including the heel: Humans are probably the most identifiable plantigrade creatures that people know.
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