biped

UK
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/

Translations

bipednoun
bipeds
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
US
/ˈbaɪ.pɛd/
двуногое существо
Humans are considered bipeds because they walk on two legs.
Люди считаются двуногими существами, потому что они ходят на двух ногах.
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").

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.