statant

An obsolete heraldic term describing an animal standing with all four feet on the ground, typically used in coats of arms.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter heraldisches Fachwort, das ein Tier beschreibt, das mit allen vier Pfoten auf dem Boden steht, meist in Wappen verwendet.

1. Standing on four feet C2 formal

   Describes an animal, especially in heraldry, depicted standing on all four feet with the head facing forward.

   • The coat of arms features a lion statant guardant.
   • In heraldic terms, a stag statant is shown with all four hooves on the ground.
   • The shield displayed a bear statant, symbolizing strength and stability.

   🇩🇪Auf allen vier Füßen stehend

   Synonyme: standing