What is another word for all fours?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːl fˈɔːz] (IPA)

"All fours" is an idiomatic expression referring to a position where all four limbs touch the ground. There are several synonyms to this term, such as "quadrupedal," which means "using four legs for movement." Other synonyms include "on all fours," "quadruped," and "four footed." These terms can be used to describe animals that walk on all fours, like dogs or cats. The term can also be used to describe a human position, such as when crawling or doing a push-up. By using synonyms, writers are able to avoid repetitive language and add variety to their descriptions of positions that involve using all four limbs.

What are the hypernyms for All fours?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for All fours?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Famous quotes with All fours

  • A boy cannot begin playing ball too early. I might almost say that while he is still creeping on all fours he should have a bouncing rubber ball.
    Christy Mathewson
  • It is with philosophy as with just intonation on a piano, if you get everything quite straight and on all fours in one department, in perfect tune, it is delightful so long as you keep well in the middle of the key; but as soon as you modulate you find the new key is out of tune and the more remotely you modulate the more out of tune you get.
    Samuel Butler (novelist)

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