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foot
[foot]
noun
plural
feet, foots(in vertebrates) the terminal part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves.
(in invertebrates) any part similar in position or function.
such a part considered as the organ of locomotion.
a unit of length, originally derived from the length of the human foot. It is divided into 12 inches and equal to 30.48 centimeters. ft., f.
foot soldiers; infantry.
walking or running motion; pace.
swift of foot.
quality or character of movement or motion; tread; step.
any part or thing resembling a foot, as in function, placement, shape, etc.
Furniture.
a shaped or ornamented feature terminating a leg at its lower part.
any of several short legs supporting a central shaft, as of a pedestal table.
a rim, flange, or flaring part, often distinctively treated, serving as a base for a table furnishing or utensil, as a glass, teapot, or candlestick.
the part of a stocking, sock, etc., covering the foot.
the lowest part, or bottom, of anything, as of a hill, ladder, page, etc.
a supporting part; base.
the part of anything opposite the top or head.
He waited patiently at the foot of the checkout line.
the end of a bed, grave, etc., toward which the feet are placed.
Put the blanket at the foot of the bed, please.
Printing.the part of the type body that forms the sides of the groove, at the base.
the last, as of a series.
that which is written at the bottom, as the total of an account.
Prosody.a group of syllables constituting a metrical unit of a verse.
Usually foots
sediment or dregs.
Nautical.the lower edge of a sail.
verb (used without object)
to walk; go on foot (often followed byit ).
We'll have to foot it.
to move the feet rhythmically, as to music or in dance (often followed byit ).
(of vessels) to move forward; sail.
to foot briskly across the open water.
verb (used with object)
to walk or dance on.
footing the cobblestones of the old city.
to perform (a dance).
cavaliers footing a galliard.
to traverse on or as if on foot.
to make or attach a foot to.
to foot a stocking.
to pay or settle.
I always end up footing the bill.
to add (a column of figures) and set the sum at the foot (often followed byup ).
to seize with talons, as a hawk.
to establish.
Archaic.to kick, especially to kick away.
Obsolete.to set foot on.
Foot
1/ ʊ /
noun
Michael ( Mackintosh ). 1913–2010, British Labour politician and journalist; secretary of state for employment (1974–76); leader of the House of Commons (1976–79); leader of the Labour Party (1980–83)
foot
2/ ʊ /
noun
the part of the vertebrate leg below the ankle joint that is in contact with the ground during standing and walking
the part of a garment that covers a foot
any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates, including molluscs
botany the lower part of some plant structures, as of a developing moss sporophyte embedded in the parental tissue
ft.a unit of length equal to one third of a yard or 12 inches. 1 Imperial foot is equivalent to 0.3048 metre
any of various units of length used at different times and places, typically about 10 per cent greater than the Imperial foot
any part resembling a foot in form or function
the foot of a chair
the lower part of something; base; bottom
the foot of the page
the foot of a hill
the end of a series or group
the foot of the list
manner of walking or moving; tread; step
a heavy foot
infantry, esp in the British army
( as modifier )
a foot soldier
any of various attachments on a sewing machine that hold the fabric in position, such as a presser foot for ordinary sewing and a zipper foot
music
a unit used in classifying organ pipes according to their pitch, in terms of the length of an equivalent column of air
this unit applied to stops and registers on other instruments
printing
the margin at the bottom of a page
the undersurface of a piece of type
prosody a group of two or more syllables in which one syllable has the major stress, forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm
an action, appointment, etc, that provides an initial step towards a desired goal, esp one that is not easily attainable
to be of the opposite religion to that which is regarded as acceptable or to that of the person who is speaking
an expression of disbelief, often of the speaker's own preceding statement
he didn't know, my foot! Of course he did!
archaicin manner of movement
fleet of foot
walking or running
in progress; astir; afoot
informalnear to death
informalin an auspicious manner
informalin an inauspicious manner
to make a mistake
to try to do one's best
to hurry
informal
to act firmly
to increase speed (in a motor vehicle) by pressing down on the accelerator
informalto blunder
to initiate or start (something)
to oppress
on the ground; beneath one's feet
verb
to dance to music (esp in the phrase foot it )
(tr) to walk over or set foot on; traverse (esp in the phrase foot it )
(tr) to pay the entire cost of (esp in the phrase foot the bill )
archaic(usually foll by up) to add up
foot
plural
feetA unit of length in the US Customary System equal to 1/3 of a yard or 12 inches (30.48 centimeters).
See Table at measurement
Usage
Other Word Forms
- ˈڴǴdzٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of foot1
Word History and Origins
Origin of foot1
Idioms and Phrases
get off on the right / wrong foot, to begin favorably or unfavorably.
He got off on the wrong foot with a tactless remark about his audience.
put one's foot down, to take a firm stand; be decisive or determined.
on foot, by walking or running, rather than by riding.
under foot, in the way.
That cat is always under foot when I'm getting dinner.
have one foot in the grave. grave.
put one's best foot forward,
to attempt to make as good an impression as possible.
to proceed with all possible haste; hurry.
set foot in / on, to go on or into; enter: Also step foot inon
Don't set foot in this office again!
get / have / a / one's foot in the door, to succeed in achieving an initial stage or step.
put one's foot in / into it, to make an embarrassing blunder. Also put one's foot ininto one's mouth
Example Sentences
Among the places where residents and merchants say foot traffic is way down include the normally bustling MacArthur Park area, downtown Downey and the Fashion District, which saw a large immigration raid June 6.
It's not only his left foot that leaves others fascinated, but also the mentality he already possesses.
His second shot at the 14th was sublime, landing a foot from the pin, and his fist-pump celebration to raucous cheers after making birdie on 17 showed his heart – and popularity – remain undimmed.
Stepping foot in the capital Nuuk this morning, Macron will be met with chilly and blustery weather, but despite the cold conditions, he'll be greeted warmly.
"The work ethic is second to none. As long as we keep our feet on the floor and keep on wanting to get better, the sky is the limit for this team."
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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