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
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  • When Hanne, a staff member of a struggling animal rescue, unexpectedly becomes executor of a wealthy hunting family’s estate, a bitter battle over the inheritance erupts.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Rock Art Trail is fun and educational, as is trying to identify what some of the animals depicted are.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of animal
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  • Although a horrifying sea creature sits at the center of the show, this story is about a man desperate to cling to a decaying past, a grieving family and how greed can create monsters.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of creature

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“Quadruped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadruped. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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