quadruped

noun

Definition of quadrupednext
as in animal
technical an animal that has four feet Horses and cows are quadrupeds.

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Recent Examples of quadruped Unitree is part of a broader wave of Chinese robotics manufacturers that are dominating the industry, not just in humanoid robots but also in quadrupeds, household robots, and industrial machines. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Humanoids are Unitree's largest business, but quadruped robots still account for a sizable share. — Elaine Yu,anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 But there will be fewer bodies for those brains to go into, at least in the US, after Washington this week banned new foreign humanoids and quadrupeds. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 Navigating multistory halls, stairs and dark spaces, the quadruped uses infrared cameras and acoustic sensors to detect overheating equipment and subtle gas leaks. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quadruped
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  1. animal
  2. creature
Noun
  • People constantly move throughout the space cleaning out cages and checking on any sick animals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the filmmakers infuse it with levity, showing his love and affinity for animals, as well ashis musical talents.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Slash’s groundsnake won’t hurt humans, but human activity could spell disaster for this snake and other creatures in New Guinea.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His project has left him with much more fellow-feeling for the creatures.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of creature

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