: a flattish foot on the leg of a spacecraft for distributing weight to minimize sinking into a surface
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William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The cost of a Pint X with the larger footpads, folding handle and performance tire adds up to $1,480.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2024
Simply center the tool directly over the weed, press it firmly into the ground using the footpad, and then lean the handle towards the footpad.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024
Remove your foot and lean the tool toward the side with the footpad and the weed should pop right out.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
Because of the unexpected lateral velocity, however, engineers believe one of the lander's six footpads either hit a rock or got caught in a crevice, causing the spacecraft to tip over.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander, coming down faster than expected and moving slightly to one side at the moment of touchdown Thursday, apparently caught a footpad on the lunar surface and tipped over onto its side, officials said Friday.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024
The board itself has non-slip footpads and several LED lights for battery status, night-time riding illumination, and just pure fun.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 14 June 2023
Explore detoxification products: There are various detoxification products available in the market, such as detox footpads, that claim to expedite the elimination of delta 8 THC from your body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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Noun
The deck is 40 inches long and 10 inches wide at the footpads.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The cost of a Pint X with the larger footpads, folding handle and performance tire adds up to $1,480.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2024
Simply center the tool directly over the weed, press it firmly into the ground using the footpad, and then lean the handle towards the footpad.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024
Remove your foot and lean the tool toward the side with the footpad and the weed should pop right out.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
Because of the unexpected lateral velocity, however, engineers believe one of the lander's six footpads either hit a rock or got caught in a crevice, causing the spacecraft to tip over.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander, coming down faster than expected and moving slightly to one side at the moment of touchdown Thursday, apparently caught a footpad on the lunar surface and tipped over onto its side, officials said Friday.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024
The board itself has non-slip footpads and several LED lights for battery status, night-time riding illumination, and just pure fun.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 14 June 2023
Explore detoxification products: There are various detoxification products available in the market, such as detox footpads, that claim to expedite the elimination of delta 8 THC from your body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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“Footpad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footpad. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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