Words Related to 'ped' (foot)

A set of 10 vocabulary flashcards based on terms related to the root 'ped' (foot) as described in the lecture notes.

pedestrian

A person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go; refers to someone moving on foot.

pedal

A lever that is moved with one's foot to power or control something, such as a bicycle or piano.

pedicure

A cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails, emphasizing care and grooming of the feet.

centipede

An arthropod with many legs, whose name literally means 'hundred feet.'

pedometer

A device that counts the number of steps a person takes, often used to measure walking distance.

pedestal

The base or support on which a statue or column stands, literally meaning 'foot of a structure.'

quadruped

An animal that walks on four feet.

biped

An animal or person that walks on two feet.

millipede

An arthropod similar to a centipede but with even more legs, whose name means 'thousand feet.'

impede

To slow down or block the progress of something, as if by placing something in the way of one's feet.