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four-footed

American  
[fawr-foot-id, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˈfʊt ɪd, ˈfoʊr- /

adjective

  1. having four feet.

    He considers his dog to be his four-footed friend.


Etymology

Origin of four-footed

1125–75; Middle English four foted

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Plus, these nimble, four-footed firefighters are super adorable and fun to watch.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2023

Westminster’s traditional green carpet had been rolled out in Arthur Ashe Stadium for fleet-footed - but four-footed - competitors.

From Washington Times May 6, 2023

Westminster’s traditional green carpet had been rolled out in Arthur Ashe Stadium for fleet-footed — but four-footed — competitors.

From Seattle Times May 6, 2023

In fact, travel just became less challenging in one major respect: people no longer have to abide fake emotional support animals having fuzzy four-footed panic attacks during the trip.

From Textbooks Dec. 21, 2021

“Well, but I mean a four-footed Squeaker,” said Mr. Pumblechook.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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