Definition of Quadruped

1. Adjective. Having four feet.

Exact synonyms: Four-footed, Quadrupedal
Antonyms: Biped, Bipedal

2. Noun. An animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking.
Generic synonyms: Tetrapod
Terms within: Forefoot, Hindfoot, Loin, Lumbus, Croup, Croupe, Hindquarters, Rump, Haunch, Flank, Animal Leg, Hind Leg, Foreleg
Examples of category: Posteriority
Derivative terms: Quadrupedal

Definition of Quadruped

1. a. Having four feet.

2. n. An animal having four feet, as most mammals and reptiles; -- often restricted to the mammals.

Definition of Quadruped

1. Noun. a four-footed or four-legged animal ¹

2. Noun. a mammal ambulating on all fours ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quadruped

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Medical Definition of Quadruped

1. An animal having four feet, as most mammals and reptiles; often restricted to the mammals. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quadruped

quadroons
quadrophonic
quadropolar
quadropole
quadroxide
quadroxides
quadrumana
quadrumane
quadrumanes
quadrumanous
quadrumvir
quadrumvirate
quadrumvirates
quadrumvirs
quadrupartite
quadruped (current term)
quadrupedal
quadrupedalism
quadrupedally
quadrupeds
quadruphite
quadruple
quadruple-click
quadruple-clicked
quadruple-clicking
quadruple-clicks
quadruple amputation
quadruple bluff
quadruple double
quadruple rhythm

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