Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-all-fours
Adverbial phrase
/ɒn ɔːl fɔːrz/
Definition
A position where someone is supporting themselves on their hands and knees.
Examples
- The toddler moved around the room on all fours, exploring everything within reach.
- During the yoga class, participants practiced stretches while balanced on all fours.
Meaning
The term describes a physical posture, often associated with crawling or mimicking the way certain animals move.
Synonyms
- On hands and knees
- Crawling position
- Quadrupedal stance
