bipeds

noun

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

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Recent Examples of bipeds 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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  • The heat has also caused mass losses of livestock since late May, with more than 493,000 animals having died, including pigs, poultry, and fish, according to South Korean authorities.
    — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Spanning five acres of land, this remote residence has plenty of room for everyone (humans and animals) to stretch their legs after a long drive.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of animals
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  • Bowerbirds, puffer fish and other creatures meticulously decorate their homes.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Stitch together creatures to build an army of land, sea and sky monsters and compete with your family to defeat the dangerous armies of incoming babies.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of creatures

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