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noun, verb, -pad⋅ded, -pad⋅ding.| 1. | a highwayman or robber who goes on foot. |
| 2. | to proceed stealthily on foot. |
| foot·pad 1 (fŏŏt'pād') n. A thief who preys on pedestrians. [foot + obsolete pad, highwayman (probably from Middle Dutch pad, path; see pent- in Indo-European roots).] |
| foot·pad 2 (fŏŏt'pād') n. A plate or similar structure on the leg of a spacecraft that distributes weight and helps prevent sinking after landing. |
| Main Entry: | footpad |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See digital pad |