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fetal position

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fetal position
n.
A position of the body at rest in which the spine is curved, the head is bowed forward, and the arms and legs are drawn in toward the chest.
[From its resemblance to the position of a fetus in the womb.]


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You'd do well to curl up in a fetal position from the get-go - it'll save you the time and effort later.
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