two-footed
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having two feet: Describes a creature, typically an animal or a human, that possesses two feet. This is the standard anatomical condition for humans and many other species.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Humans are naturally two-footed creatures.
- The fossil evidence suggests the dinosaur was two-footed.
- A two-footed landing is more stable than a one-footed landing in gymnastics.
Advanced Usage
- In specific contexts like sports (e.g., soccer), "two-footed" can informally describe a player who is skilled at using both feet equally well, though this is an extended, figurative use based on the literal meaning.
- He is a highly dangerous, two-footed winger.
Variants and Related Words
- Biped (noun): An animal that uses two feet for walking.
- Humans are bipeds.
- Bipedal (adjective): Relating to or using two feet for walking.
- Bipedal locomotion.
Synonyms
- Bipedal
- Two-legged
Antonyms
- Quadrupedal (having four feet)
- One-footed
- Footless
Adjective
- having two feet