all fours

noun plural

Definition of ALL FOURS

a : all four legs of a quadruped

b : the two legs and two arms of a person when used to support the body <down on all fours>

singular in construction : any of various card games in which points are scored for the high trump, low trump, jack of trumps, and game

15th century

ALL FOURS Defined for Kids

noun plural

: all four legs of a four-legged animal or both legs and both arms of a person <The baby is still crawling on all fours.>

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