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footpad

noun foot·pad \ ˈfu̇t-ˌpad \

Definition of footpad

: a criminal who robs pedestrians

Origin and Etymology of footpad

foot + pad highwayman, probably from 1pad

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footpad

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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 + 3pad

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