"quadpod" meaning in All languages combined

See quadpod on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: quadpods [plural]
Etymology: From quad- + -pod, after tripod. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|quad-|-pod}} quad- + -pod Head templates: {{en-noun}} quadpod (plural quadpods)
  1. A four-legged stand or mount.

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for quadpod meaning in All languages combined (1.4kB)

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