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footpad
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foot·pad 1  (ftpd)
n.
A thief who preys on pedestrians.
[foot + obsolete pad, highwayman (probably from Middle Dutch pad, path; see pent- in Indo-European roots).]
foot·pad 2  (ftpd)
n.
A plate or similar structure on the leg of a spacecraft that distributes weight and helps prevent sinking after landing.
footpad [ˈfʊtˌpæd]
n
(Historical Terms) Archaic a robber or highwayman, on foot rather than horseback
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.footpadfootpad - a highwayman who robs on foot        
padder
highwayman, hijacker, road agent, highjacker - a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it


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