biped

UK
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/

Translations

bipednoun
bipeds
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
Humans are considered bipeds because they walk on two legs.
Les humains sont considérés comme des bipèdes parce qu’ils marchent sur deux jambes.
Synonyms
bipedal organism
two-legged creature
bipedadjective
more biped
Comp.
most biped
Super.
UK
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
Rare and chiefly attributive (e.g., "biped locomotion").
Researchers developed a biped robot capable of climbing stairs.
Des chercheurs ont développé un robot bipède capable de monter les escaliers.

Definitions

bipednoun
An animal that uses two legs for walking.
Humans are considered bipeds because they walk on two legs.
A two-footed creature, especially in contrast to a quadruped.
The museum had a display comparing the skeletal structures of bipeds and quadrupeds.
bipedadjective
Relating to or having two feet; involving locomotion on two legs.
Researchers developed a biped robot capable of climbing stairs.