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Unit 1 "ped"
"ped" is Latin for "foot"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| biped (noun) | a creature with two feet |
| centipede (noun) | a creature with 100 feet |
| impediment (noun) | something that stands in one's way; an obstacle |
| millipede (noun) | a creature with 1,000 feet |
| pedal (noun) | a lever that is moved with one's foot |
| pedestrian (noun) | a person who walks across the street on foot |
| pedicure (noun) | a foot treatment that could include soaking the feet and polishing the toenails |
| quadruped (noun) | a four-footed creature |
| tripod (noun) | a three-footed stand often used to balance a camera |
| peddler (noun) | a person who goes from door to door on foot trying to sell a product |