Tardigrada :: Tardigrada (a.) A tribe of edentates comprising the sloths. They are noted for the slowness of their movements when on the ground. See Sloth, 3..
Tardigrada :: Tardigrada (a.) An order of minute aquatic arachnids; -- called also bear animalcules, sloth animalcules, and water bears..
Tardigrade :: Tardigrade (a.) Moving or stepping slowly; slow-paced.
Tardigrade :: Tardigrade (a.) Of or pertaining to the Tardigrada.