1. walking with the right forepaw raised, shown in profile (used in heraldry to describe the position of an animal on a coat of arms)
Usage: heraldic

Examples

• The lion passant appeared on the family’s coat of arms.
• In heraldry, a leopard passant faces the viewer’s right.
• The herald described the bear as passant guardant.
• Three lions passant were emblazoned on the royal shield.
• The passant wolf symbolized vigilance and loyalty.