OpenSynonym

quadrupeds

/ˈkwɑːdrəˌpɛdz/

NOUN

1. Four-legged animals

An animal that has four feet or four legs, typically using all four limbs for standing and movement.

1.1. Animals and zoological classification

Used to refer collectively to animals that have four legs, distinguishing them from animals with two legs or other forms of locomotion.

Synonyms

  • four-legged animals
  • four-footed animals
  • beasts

Examples

  • The grassy meadow was dotted with various quadrupeds peacefully grazing.
  • Children marveled at the zoo's exhibit, observing exotic quadrupeds from around the world.
  • The ancient cave paintings vividly depicted wild quadrupeds in motion.
  • The vast savannah was alive with the sounds of numerous quadrupeds roaming freely.
  • The forest echoed with the footsteps of unseen quadrupeds as twilight descended.

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