semisupine

Meaning

Adjective

  • Positioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal.
  • Positioned lying on one's back with the knees bent upward while the soles of the feet and the upper body remain in contact with a horizontal surface.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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