quadruped

noun

Definition of quadrupednext
as in animal
technical an animal that has four feet Horses and cows are quadrupeds.

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Recent Examples of quadruped Unitree is part of a broader wave of Chinese robotics manufacturers that are dominating the industry, not just in humanoid robots but also in quadrupeds, household robots, and industrial machines. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Humanoids are Unitree's largest business, but quadruped robots still account for a sizable share. — Elaine Yu,anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 But there will be fewer bodies for those brains to go into, at least in the US, after Washington this week banned new foreign humanoids and quadrupeds. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 Navigating multistory halls, stairs and dark spaces, the quadruped uses infrared cameras and acoustic sensors to detect overheating equipment and subtle gas leaks. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quadruped
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  1. animal
  2. creature
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  • That contact was evident during the AP’s trip aboard the F/V Progress, when Tanner crabs and basket stars — animals that live on the seafloor — came up in the net.
    — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rich brown leather is a great way to break up a cool denim-on-denim look, while a pop of animal print goes perfectly with a pair of brown denim shorts.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of animal
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  • Meanwhile, second-unit director Peter Ramsey worked alongside stunt performers, with some creature interactions achieved through surprisingly simple physical stand-ins.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Duffield also watched video of an autopsy of a large squid to figure out how to approach his lead character’s encounter with a similar creature in the early stages of his nightmare.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of creature

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