Main Entry:

flat·foot

Pronunciation:

\-ˌfu̇t (always so in sense 3), ˌflat-ˈ\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural flat·feet \-ˌfēt, -ˈfēt\

Date:

1860

1: a condition in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground2: a foot affected with flatfoot3 aor plural flatfoots slang : police officer ; especially : a patrolman walking a regular beat bslang : sailor