Heraldry. Of an animal: Represented as lying with the body resting on the legs and (according to most authors) the head lifted up, or at least…

Heraldry. Represented in a sleeping or recumbent attitude; with the head resting on the paws.

In a sitting posture; esp. of a quadruped: Sitting with the fore-legs upright.

Heraldry. Of a buck, hart, etc.: Represented as lying on the ground.

Kneeling, in a kneeling posture.

= sejant, adj.

Of an animal, esp. a lion: standing in profile with all four feet on the ground. Frequently as postmodifier.

Borne with the head downward, and the tail erect.

Of a four-legged animal: portrayed as ready to spring or leap.

Heraldry. Of an animal: stationary, standing still. rare.

Heraldry. Applied to small animals when salient.