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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A pad that forms the lower surface of the toe of certain animals.

   "Eublepharid geckos lack adhesive toepads and, unlike other geckos, have movable eyelids."

Example

More examples

"Eublepharid geckos lack adhesive toepads and, unlike other geckos, have movable eyelids."

Etymology

From toe + pad.

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