fetal position

noun

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of fetal position

: a position (as of a sleeping person) in which the body lies curled up on one side with the arms and legs drawn up and the head bowed forward and which is assumed in some forms of psychic regression

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According to a federal affidavit provided by Alaniz, Rivas was spotted by a Coast Guard helicopter hiding in sand dunes of Padre Island National Seashore in the fetal position.

— fernando alfonso iii, Houston Chronicle, "Texas officer arrested after allegedly searching for her undocumented Mexican boyfriend," 5 Apr. 2018
In the first weeks after the shooting, the sound of jackhammers at a construction site or a helicopter flying overhead would send her to the ground in a fetal position, sobbing.

— john wilkens, latimes.com, "'We all almost died': Survivors of Las Vegas sniper find support in each other," 5 Mar. 2018
The friend arrived at the Mellados’ home, curled up on the couch in the fetal position and began to sob, Mellado recalled in an interview.

— manya brachear pashman, chicagotribune.com, "After years of inquiries, Willow Creek pastor denies misconduct allegations," 23 Mar. 2018
In the first weeks after the shooting, the sound of jackhammers at a construction site or a helicopter flying overhead would send her to the ground in a fetal position, sobbing.

— john wilkens, latimes.com, "'We all almost died': Survivors of Las Vegas sniper find support in each other," 5 Mar. 2018
According to court documents, one victim was found in the fetal position against a bathroom wall.

— Detroit Free Press, "Man gets 9 months in deaths of 5 Mexican immigrants who lived in his basement," 4 Jan. 2018
In the first weeks after the shooting, the sound of jackhammers at a construction site or a helicopter flying overhead would send her to the ground in a fetal position, sobbing.

— john wilkens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego survivors of Las Vegas shooting find solace in each other," 4 Mar. 2018
Life's too short to spend another day curled in the fetal position clutching your belly.

— amanda macmillan, Health.com, "8 Ways to Get Rid of Period Cramps That Actually Work," 2 Mar. 2018
Often in the fetal position every Sunday in football season.

— cleveland.com, "Where will the Cavaliers imperfect season take them? -- Bud Shaw's You Said It," 12 Jan. 2018

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fetal position

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: a position in which you lie on your side with both legs and both arms bent and pulled up to your chest and with your head bowed forward

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