˜yÐÄvlog

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tripedal

[ trahy-ped-l, trip-i-dl ]

adjective

  1. having three feet.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tripedal1

From the Latin word ³Ù°ù¾±±è±ð»åÄå±ô¾±²õ, dating back to 1615–25. See tri-, pedal
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Example Sentences

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They found that two large, bipedal species, the eastern grey kangaroo and the red kangaroo, exhibited left-handedness in all tasks, including supporting the body with one forelimb in a tripedal stance.

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Tripedal, trip′e-dal, or trī′ped-al, adj. having three feet.

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However, wallabies tended to prefer using their right hands to support themselves in the tripedal position – perhaps freeing up their left hands for feeding.

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"I don't discern," replied the first, "how the contemplation of unipedal misery tends to alleviate tripedal wretchedness."

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