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quadrupedal

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quadrupedal /ˌkwädrəˈpedl, , ˌkwɑdrəˈpɛdl , ˌkwädrəˈpēdl, , ˌkwɑdrəˈpidl , kwäˈdro͞opədl, kwɑˈdrupədl /
adjective Zoology (of an animal) four-footed; using all four feet for walking and running:
the front legs of quadrupedal mammals typically support about 60% of body weight.
– DERIVATIVES
quadrupedalism /ˌkwädrəˈpedlˌiz(ə)m, , ˌkwɑdrəˈpɛdlˌɪz(ə)m , ˌkwädrəˈpēdlˌiz(ə)m, ˌkwɑdrəˈpidlˌɪz(ə)m / noun