bipeds

noun

plural of biped
as in animals
a 2-footed animal Human beings are bipeds.

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Recent Examples of bipeds Urban legend says that rats outnumber the city’s humans by as many as five to one, but a 2023 study put the number at more like three million, or about one for every three bipeds. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 But whatever your awareness level regarding the legendary bipeds, Marq Evans’ new documentary is a fascinating exploration of a very specific piece of Americana, centering on a colorful collection of aging cowboys in Yakima, Washington. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 The abdominal muscles in bipeds are used to stabilize the body for upright mobility — sitting up, bending, etc. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. — CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 Beyond that, Kalouche has plans to integrate the GOAT leg into a variety of different robot morphologies, including monopods, bipeds, tripods, and that quadruped in the rendering above. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 Aug. 2016
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  1. animals
  2. creatures
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  • Historically, such spaces were often features of religious buildings around the world including monasteries and convents, keeping animals out and fresh water, herbs, vegetables, and flowers safely inside.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Autofocus has been upgraded too, and subject detection now recognizes birds as well as people and animals.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of animals
Noun
  • The 90-acre Turtle Conservancy in Ojai once focused on creating or maintaining turtle habitats around the world, but has of late focused on building habitats for displaced creatures in Ojai.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout outer space lie stars and galaxies that resemble creepy creatures, spooky skulls and galactic ghouls.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of creatures

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