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A beast standing still in profile, all four paws on the ground.
Standing, not walking: all four feet down and the body in profile. The distinction from passant is one raised paw, which is the level of precision blazon works at.
Describes a beast standing in profile with all four feet on the ground.
The silhouette of a four-legged beast standing in profile with all four feet on the ground.
Statant and passant differ only in whether one forepaw is raised.