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A form of locomotion of some primates in which they move on all fours with pressure being taken by the knuckles.
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Knuckle-walking — Gorillas, and chimpanzees, use a style of locomotion called knuckle walking, where they walk on all fours with the fingers of their forelimbs held in a partially flexed posture, putting pressure on their knuckles. Weight is borne on the back of… … Wikipedia
Knuckle — The knuckles are the joints of the fingers and toes, which are brought into prominence when the hand is clenched and a fist is made. The word is derived from the diminutive of a word for bone, found in German Knochen/Knoechlein. Medically, it is… … Wikipedia
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knuckle-dragger — Naval Term. A colloquialism referring to sailors who are in the Machinists Mate rating (job category). More generally, it may be used to refer to members of any naval rating who work in mechanical jobs. In very common use in the U.S. Navy today,… … Dictionary of american slang
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Terrestrial locomotion — [ horse an erect stanced unguligrade quadruped with a galloping gait. An animation of photos by Eadweard Muybridge] Terrestrial locomotion has evolved as animals adapted from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Locomotion on land raises… … Wikipedia
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