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View synonyms for biped

biped

[ bahy-ped ]

noun

  1. a two-footed animal.


adjective

  1. having two feet.

biped

/ ˈbaɪpɛd /

noun

  1. any animal with two feet


adjective

  1. having two feet

biped

/ pĕd′ /

  1. An animal having two feet, such as a bird or human.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of biped1

1640–50; < Latin biped- (stem of bipēs ) two-footed. See bi- 1, -ped

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Example Sentences

They were elephants, of course, and had been tutored by two biped Russian artists, Alex Melamid and Vitaly Komar.

Movement to know that she was attired in appropriate costume—short frock, biped continuations and a mannish oil-skin hat.

In short, the biped attitude was much the best suited to its organization and the one it was most likely to assume.

How far back he may have existed as a man-like biped is another question, which we are not likely soon to solve.

Was a "man" a biped with certain easily recognized physical characteristics?

I will merely say, at this time, that the creature referred to is an amphibious biped and inhabits the ocean near this coast.

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