foot·pad
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Definition of footpad
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: a criminal who robs pedestrians
footpad
noun (2)Definition of footpad (Entry 2 of 2)
: a flattish foot on the leg of a spacecraft for distributing weight to minimize sinking into a surface
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“Footpad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footpad. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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The first known use of footpad was in 1670
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