hexaped
/ˈhɛk.sæp.ɪd/Definitions
1. noun
A hypothetical six-legged creature, often used in scientific research and modeling.
“The scientists studied the movement patterns of the hexaped to understand the evolution of locomotion in arthropods.”
2. verb
To move or walk with six legs, often used in a hypothetical or fictional context.
“In the sci-fi novel, the alien species was said to have hexaped across the planet’s surface.”