gardant

• Устаревший геральдический термин, описывающий животное, изображённое анфас (лицом к зрителю), а не в профиль.

An obsolete heraldic term describing an animal depicted facing forward (full-faced) rather than in profile.

1. Looking forwardC2formal

   In heraldry, describing an animal (especially a lion) depicted with its body in profile but its head facing the viewer.

   Смотрящий прямо

   • The coat of arms featured a lion gardant.
   • The crest displayed a beast gardant, symbolizing vigilance.
   • Heraldic artists often depict the animal gardant to show watchfulness.

   Synonymsguardant