What does BIPED mean?

Biped

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A biped is a creature that walks on two legs.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈbaɪ.pɛd/, UK: /ˈbaɪ.pɛd/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "biped" comes from the Latin word "bi-" meaning "two" and "pes" meaning "foot". It was first used in the mid-17th century to describe animals that walked on two legs. Today, the term is used to describe any creature, including humans, that walks on two legs.

5. Synonyms: Two-legged creature, bipedal animal, humanoid

6. Related Words: Aiped, ciped, doped, hiped, riped

7. Example Sentences:

• The dinosaur was a biped with powerful legs.
• Humans are bipeds, which allows them to perform complex tasks with their hands.
• The robot was designed to mimic the movements of a bipedal creature.