four-footed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of four-footed
1125–75; Middle English four foted
Example Sentences
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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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