1. plantigrade - Noun
2. plantigrade - Adjective
Walking on the sole of the foot; pertaining to the plantigrades.
Having the foot so formed that the heel touches the ground when the leg is upright.
A plantigrade animal, or one that walks or steps on the sole of the foot, as man, and the bears.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLike this archosaur, basal pterosaur lineages have plantigrade hindlimbs that show adaptations for saltitation. Source: Internet
Depending on style of locomotion, animals can be classified as plantigrade (sole walking), digitigrade (toe walking), or unguligrade (nail walking). Source: Internet
The hind feet have 4 toes. citation They are plantigrade animals while at rest; however, they move around on their toes while running, assuming a more digitigrade form. Source: Internet
Though its legs are short, its large, five-toed paws and plantigrade posture facilitate movement through deep snow. Source: Internet