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Definition of «bipedal»

The term "bipedal" refers to an organism or object that is capable of standing, walking, or moving about by using two legs. This characteristic is found in many animals such as humans, birds and some mammals like kangaroos. In contrast, quadrupedal means four-footed, referring to creatures that move around on all fours, such as dogs, cats, and bears.

Usage examples

  1. Humans are bipedal creatures, meaning that they walk on two legs.
  2. Some dinosaurs, such as the Tyrannosaurus rex, were also bipedal, relying on their hind limbs for movement.
  3. The kangaroo is a marsupial that is known for its bipedal hopping, using its powerful hind legs.
  4. Certain species of birds, like ostriches and penguins, have adapted to be bipedal for efficient locomotion.
  5. Robotic advancements have allowed the development of bipedal robots that can mimic human movements and walk autonomously.

Phrases with «bipedal»

Sentences with «bipedal»

  • A new model based on ground - running birds could predict locomotion of bipedal dinosaurs based on their speed and body size, according to a study published February 21, 2018 in the open - access journal PLOS ONE by Peter Bishop from the Queensland Museum, Australia and colleagues. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The Martian attack waves also continually ramp up... from the initial small waddling Martians to larger bipedal robots and flying orbs and UFO's and beyond. (impulsegamer.com)
  • «Locomotion of bipedal dinosaurs might be predicted from that of ground - running birds: BIRDS Model uses just two inputs to predict terrestrial locomotion in extinct avian and non-avian dinosaurs.» (sciencedaily.com)
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