ped

/pɛd/
noun
  1. A unit of measurement used in some contexts, equal to a foot or a step; also short for pedestal or pedal in informal use.
    • The old map measured distances in peds, an ancient unit based on the human foot.
    • He rested his foot on the ped of the bicycle while waiting.
    • The statue was placed on a stone ped in the town square.
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