Definitions

1. verb

to cut or clip something to a certain shape or size, especially with the teeth or a pair of pincers.

“She pedated the stem of the flower with her scissors to make it fit into the vase.”

2. noun

a foot with toes that are claw-like and resemble those of a bird of prey.

“The bird’s pedate foot allowed it to grasp and perch on the narrow branch.”