footpad

Example Sentences

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One of the first things Armstrong had to do when he stepped off the ladder and onto the Eagle’s footpad was make sure he could jump back to that bottom rung.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

Now, off the last rung, onto the saucer-like footpad.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2019

The image of footpad 3 is therefore the first clear image to be taken from the surface of Mars.

From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2016

Lee explained why the first image showed the footpad: to see how far Viking might sink into the surface.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2016

‘We’ve set a little puzzle for that footpad, anyhow. He can try his nasty flappy feet on those ledges!’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien