Definition of footpad
: a criminal who robs pedestrians
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Origin and Etymology of footpad
foot + pad highwayman, probably from 3pad
First Known Use: 1670
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footpad
noun
foot·pad
Definition of footpad
: a flattish foot on the leg of a spacecraft for distributing weight to minimize sinking into a surface
Origin and Etymology of footpad
foot + 1pad
First Known Use: 1961
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