Hexapod

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

Definitions of hexapod

noun a six-legged creature or robot

Example Sentences

A1 A hexapod has six legs.

A2 The hexapod scurried across the forest floor.

B1 The researchers studied the movement patterns of the hexapod robot.

B2 The hexapod is a versatile robotic platform used in various industries.

C1 The hexapod's design allows for precise and agile movements in complex environments.

C2 The hexapod's advanced sensors enable it to navigate challenging terrains with ease.

Examples of hexapod in a Sentence

formal The hexapod robot moved with precision and accuracy in the laboratory.

informal Check out this cool hexapod robot I found online!

slang That hexapod is lit, dude!

figurative Her dance moves were like a graceful hexapod, moving effortlessly across the dance floor.

Grammatical Forms of hexapod

• plural: hexapods
• comparative: more hexapod
• superlative: most hexapod
• present tense: hexapods
• future tense: will hexapod
• perfect tense: have hexapod
• continuous tense: is hexapoding
• singular: hexapod
• positive degree: hexapod
• infinitive: to hexapod
• gerund: hexapoding
• participle: hexapoded

Origin and Evolution of hexapod

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hexapod' originates from the Greek words 'hexa' meaning 'six' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to any six-legged creature, the term 'hexapod' has evolved to specifically describe insects and other arthropods with six legs.