1. adjective /ˈdɪʤɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/
a) Walking on the toes, putting the weight of the body mainly on the ball of the foot, with the back of the foot, or heel, raised.
2. noun /ˈdɪʤɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/
A digitigrade animal, such as a dog or a cat; an animal that walks on its toes.
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