棒ぼう立だち

noun

standing bolt upright; standing rigidly; rearing up

Describes a person or animal standing stiffly, often from shock, fear, or tension. For animals, can refer to rearing up on hind legs. Often used with する to mean 'to stand stock-still'.

• 突とつ然ぜんの大おおきな音おとに、彼かれは棒ぼう立だちになった。

  At the sudden loud noise, he stood bolt upright.

• 馬うまが棒ぼう立だちして、