Footpads Meaning in English

word · lemma: footpad

US

ˈfʊtˌpædz

FOOT-padz

UK

fˈʊtpædz

FOOT-padz

Definição

"Footpads" can refer to the soft, cushioned parts under the feet of animals, or historically, to robbers who attacked people on foot in the streets or highways.

Uso & Nuances

Common modern use is for animal anatomy ('the cat's footpads'), but 'footpad' as a robber is old-fashioned and only appears in historical contexts or literature. Do not confuse 'footpads' with 'shoe insoles.'

• Spanish: almohadillas (de las patas) - salteadores (antiguo, ladrón de caminos)
• Portuguese (BR): almofadas das patas - salteadores (antigo, ladrão de rua)
• Portuguese (PT): almofadas das patas - salteadores (antigo, ladrão de rua)
• Chinese (Simplified): 足垫（动物脚掌）- 拦路强盗（旧义）
• Chinese (Traditional): 足墊（動物腳掌）- 攔路強盜（舊義）
• Hindi: पंजे के पैड - डाकू (पुराना अर्थ)
• Arabic: وسائد القدم (مخالب الحيوانات) - قاطع طريق (قديم)
• Bengali: পায়ের প্যাড - সড়ক ডাকাত (পুরাতন)
• Russian: подушечки лап - разбойники (старин.)
• Japanese: 足裏 - 徒歩強盗（昔の表現）
• Vietnamese: đệm chân - kẻ cướp đường (xưa)
• Korean: 발바닥 패드 - 길거리 도둑(옛 표현)
• Turkish: patilerin altındaki yumuşak kısım - yol kesen haydut (tarihi)
• Urdu: پنجے کی نرم تہہ - ڈاکو (پرانا استعمال)
• Indonesian: đệm chân - kẻ cướp đường (xưa)

Frases de Exemplo

Cats have soft footpads to help them walk quietly.

basic

Some animals' footpads protect them from hot or rough ground.

basic

In old stories, footpads would wait by the road to rob travelers.

basic

My dog left little prints from her muddy footpads all over the kitchen floor.

natural

He read a novel about London filled with thieves and footpads lurking in the dark.

natural

Watch out for rough pavement—your dog's footpads can get scratched easily.

natural