octodactyl

/ɒktəˈdæktɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of decapod crustacean having eight or more walking legs, such as a crab or a lobster.

“The marine biologist studied the octodactyls in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

A type of foot with eight or more toes.

“The octodactyl foot of the dinosaur helped it to run with great speed.”

Synonyms

  • crustacean
  • decapod

Antonyms

  • pentadactyl