Meaning & use
quadruped
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An animal that walks on four legs.
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Horses, dogs, and elephants are all quadrupeds.
Robotics engineers have designed quadruped robots that can walk over rough terrain.
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From Latin 'quattuor' (four) and 'pes' (foot); the opposite term, 'biped,' describes two-legged animals such as humans and birds.
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four-legged animal
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