"semisupine" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: semi- + supine Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|supine}} semi- + supine Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semisupine (not comparable)
  1. Positioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-semisupine-en-adj-2TOKNdae Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with semi-: 50 50
  2. (Alexander technique) 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. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-semisupine-en-adj-TdACjvZF Categories (other): English terms prefixed with semi- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with semi-: 50 50

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