macropods

/ˈmækroʊpɒdz/ /ˈmækroʊpɑːdz/

Meanings

noun

A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos and pademelons.

Examples :

"In Australia, many farmers are concerned about protecting their crops from hungry macropods like kangaroos. "

noun

Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; — called also spider crab.

Examples :

"While snorkeling, we spotted several macropods scuttling sideways across the sandy seabed, their long, spindly legs making them look like underwater spiders. "

animal biology

Related Words

protecting verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

snorkeling verb

/ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋɡ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋɡ/

To use a snorkel.

"Before the picnic, we were snorkeling in the clear, shallow water. "

pademelons noun

/ˈpædəˌmɛlənz/

Any species of the genus Thylogale of small macropods.

"While hiking in the Australian rainforest, we saw several pademelons hopping quickly through the undergrowth, their small size distinguishing them from the larger kangaroos. "

includes noun

/ɪnˈkluːdz/

A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

"The website's HTML file uses several includes for the header and footer, allowing for consistent design across all pages. "

underwater noun

/ˈʌndərˌwɔtər/ /ˈʌndərˌwɑtər/

Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean

"The aquifer's underwater supply of fresh water is crucial for the town's water system. "

remarkable adjective

/ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/

Worthy of being remarked or noted; notable

"The student's improvement in math was remarkable, earning her a perfect score on the final exam. "

sideways noun

/ˈsaɪdweɪz/

A footpath near a road.

"The children walked safely on the sideways next to the busy street. "

kangaroos noun

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

"While visiting Australia, we saw many kangaroos hopping across the open fields. "

scuttling verb

/ˈskʌtəlɪŋ/ /ˈskʌɾəlɪŋ/

To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.

"The pirates were scuttling the captured ship so it wouldn't be used against them. "

wallabies noun

/ˈwɑləbiz/ /ˈwɒləbiz/

Any of several species of marsupial; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos

"While hiking in Australia, we spotted a group of wallabies hopping through the bush. "

concerned verb

/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

marsupial noun

/mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/

A mammal of which the female has a pouch in which it rears its young, which are born immature, through early infancy, such as the kangaroo or koala, or else pouchless members of the Marsupialia like the shrew opossum.

"The zookeeper pointed out the marsupial, a small, fluffy creature with a pouch, to the children. "