unipods

/ˈjuːnɪpɑdz/
noun
  1. A single pod or leg, especially in science fiction or fantasy contexts referring to a creature or vehicle with one leg or support.
    • Engineers designed a unipod rover for exploring steep lunar craters.
    • The alien in the movie was a unipod that hopped across the desert.
    • In the story, the unipod balanced perfectly on its single mechanical leg.
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