semisupine
Positioned so that the upper body is tilted and not horizontalPositioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Positioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal.
(not comparable)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
From semi- + supine.From semi- + supine.
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