ped
On foot, briefly
Ped is informal shorthand for pedestrian, especially in traffic contexts: ped crossing, ped traffic.
In American slang, ped is also short for pedophile, particularly in law enforcement and news reporting: a registered ped, the ped unit.
Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Relating to child medicine
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- offspringBiological descendants produced
- infantVery young child
- toddlerChild learning to walk
juvenile · minor · youngster · kid · adolescent · schoolchild · preteen · teenager
Foot disorder treatment
- podiatricOf foot health
- podiatristLower limb specialist
- ankleLeg-foot joint
- toesPedal digits
heel · arch · sole · instep · metatarsus · tarsus · phalanges · bunion
Marked street-crossing zone
- sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway
- jaywalkerIllegal pedestrian crosser
- zebraStriped African horse relative
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
traffic · signal · intersection · urban · commute · boulevard · pavement · curb
Relating to bone treatment
- orthopedistMusculoskeletal system physician
- orthosisExternal body support device
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
crutches · prosthesis · mobility · wheelchair · assistive · rehabilitation · gait · stabilize
Jointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- hexapodSix-legged arthropod
- octopodCreature with eight appendages
- velocipedeEarly pedal-driven vehicle
- ungulateMammal with hooves
hoof · paw · plantigrade
pediatric
Relating to child medicine
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- offspringBiological descendants produced
- infantVery young child
toddler · juvenile · minor · youngster · kid · adolescent · schoolchild · preteen · teenager · youth
podiatry
Foot disorder treatment
- podiatricOf foot health
- podiatristLower limb specialist
- ankleLeg-foot joint
toes · heel · arch · sole · instep · metatarsus · tarsus · phalanges · bunion · callus
crosswalk
Marked street-crossing zone
- sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway
- jaywalkerIllegal pedestrian crosser
- zebraStriped African horse relative
crossing · traffic · signal · intersection · urban · commute · boulevard · pavement · curb · passerby
orthopedic
Relating to bone treatment
- orthopedistMusculoskeletal system physician
- orthosisExternal body support device
- braceDevice providing structural stability
splint · crutches · prosthesis · mobility · wheelchair · assistive · rehabilitation · gait · stabilize · corrective
arthropod
Jointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- hexapodSix-legged arthropod
- octopodCreature with eight appendages
- velocipedeEarly pedal-driven vehicle
ungulate · hoof · paw · plantigrade
- gas pedalVehicle acceleration control
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
- pedal to the metalMaximum automotive acceleration
- pedal carToy vehicle with foot propulsion
- pedal down
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
pedal, pedestrian, expedition, impede, peddler, expedite, peddle, pedals, impediment