sticky feet
Climbing lizard trait
Sticky feet describes the ability of certain creatures—geckos, flies, tree frogs—to cling to surfaces that would seem impossible to grip.
The phrase extends to people with unusual climbing ability or surefootedness: That kid has sticky feet—she scaled the wall in seconds.
In sports, it can describe a player's exceptional ball control or ability to stay balanced on difficult terrain.
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- geckoClimbing lizard with toe pads
- toe padsAdhesive digit structures
- van der WaalsWeak intermolecular attractive force
- suctionPulling via pressure difference
tacky · grip · climbing · pads · velcro · tree frog · frog · insect · treads · cling · traction · barefoot · sweaty · soles · residue · gummy · floor · glue