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cross-legged

/ˌkrɒsˈleɡ.ɪd/

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adverb

/ˌkrɒsˈleɡ.ɪd/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее позу сидения, при которой одна нога скрещена поверх другой, обычно с лодыжками, расположенными около колен или бёдер. Обычно используется для описания того, как кто-то сидит на полу или плоской поверхности.

An adverb describing a sitting posture where one leg is crossed over the other, typically with the ankles positioned near the knees or thighs. It is commonly used to describe how someone sits on the floor or a flat surface.

  1. Sitting postureA2formal

    In a position where the legs are bent and crossed at the ankles or knees, typically while sitting on the floor.

    ruСидя со скрещенными ногами

    • The children sat cross-legged on the carpet during story time.
    • She meditated cross-legged for an hour.
    • He sat cross-legged on the yoga mat, waiting for the class to begin.
Forms
  • more cross-legged comparative form
  • most cross-legged superlative form