Quadrupedal (Adjective)
Meaning
Having four feet.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The quadrupedal mammals, such as dogs and cats, are able to run quickly and efficiently on their four legs.
- The horse is a quadrupedal animal that is commonly used for transportation and recreation.
- Many quadrupedal animals, including elephants and rhinos, have a large body mass that requires strong legs to support.
- The quadrupedal stance of the bear allows it to move slowly and deliberately through the forest.
- In the early stages of evolution, humans were quadrupedal, but over time they developed the ability to walk upright on two legs.