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semi-erect

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Adj.1.semi-erect - of plants that are partly erect
erect, upright, vertical - upright in position or posture; "an erect stature"; "erect flower stalks"; "for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"; "a column still vertical amid the ruins"; "he sat bolt upright"
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It was approaching through the jungle in a semi-erect position, now and then placing the backs of its closed fists upon the ground--a great anthropoid ape, and, as it advanced, it emitted deep guttural growls and an occasional low barking sound.
Tarzan of the Apes by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
He was awkward in the semi-erect position of walking that he assumed, and he really touched his knuckles to the ground in order to balance himself.
Before Adam by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
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