n. Any vertebrate (such as birds or snakes) that have evolved from early tetrapods; especially all members of the superclass Tetrapoda
n. Concrete structures with 'arms' used to arrest wave energy along the shore in sea defence projects.
adj. Having four limbs or feet
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An insect characterized by having but four perfect legs, as certain of the butterflies.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Four-footed; quadruped; specifically, having only four perfect legs, as certain butterflies; of or pertaining to the Tetrapoda.
n. A four-footed animal; a quadruped; specifically, a member of the Tetrapoda.
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n. a vertebrate animal having four feet or legs or leglike appendages
Word Usage
"One of my favourite ‘fringe’ subjects within tetrapod zoology concerns the alleged ability of eagles to attack and kill unusually large mammals, including people."