footpad
Example Sentences
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The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning footpads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for the animal to walk and stand.
From Seattle Times
The hoverboard also has a black platform with “Jetson” printed on the side of its body and on the product’s footpads.
From New York Times
Thick snow blankets the ground - but the big cat's dense coat and furry footpads keep it warm.
From BBC
The only way to multiply the pathogen is to inject it into armadillos or into the footpads of mice.
From Science Magazine
She also began to develop lesions on her footpads and nails.
From Washington Post
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