foot

¹foot

noun \ˈfu̇t\

plural feet \ˈfēt\ also foot

Definition of FOOT

1

: the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands

2

: an invertebrate organ of locomotion or attachment; especially : a ventral muscular surface or process of a mollusk

3

: any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot; especially : a unit equal to ¹⁄₃ yard and comprising 12 inches —plural foot used between a number and a noun <a 10-foot pole> —plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective <6 feet tall> — see weight table

4

: the basic unit of verse meter consisting of any of various fixed combinations or groups of stressed and unstressed or long and short syllables

5

a : motion or power of walking or running : step <fleet of foot>

b : speed, swiftness <showed early foot>

6

: something resembling a foot in position or use: as

a : the lower end of the leg of a chair or table

b (1) : the basal portion of the sporophyte in mosses (2) : a specialized outgrowth by which the embryonic sporophyte especially of many bryophytes absorbs nourishment from the gametophyte

c : a piece on a sewing machine that presses the cloth against the feed

7

foot plural chiefly British : infantry

8

: the lower edge (as of a sail)

9

: the lowest part : bottom <the foot of the hill>

10

a : the end that is lower or opposite the head <the foot of the bed>

b : the part (as of a stocking) that covers the foot

11

foots plural but sing or plural in constr : material deposited especially in aging or refining : dregs

12

foots plural : footlights

— at one's feet

: under one's spell or influence

— foot in the door

: the initial step toward a goal

— off one's feet

: in a sitting or lying position

— on foot

: by walking or running <tour the campus on foot>

— on one's feet

1

: in a standing position

2

: in an established position or state

3

: in a recovered condition (as from illness) <back on my feet>

4

: in an extemporaneous manner : while in action <good debaters can think on their feet>

— to one's feet

: to a standing position <brought the crowd to its feet>

Examples of FOOT

1. He was wearing boots on his feet.
2. tracks made by the feet of a bird
3. The people in the crowd began to stamp their feet.
4. They camped at the foot of the mountain.
5. at the foot of the stairs
6. the foot of the table

Origin of FOOT

Middle English fot, from Old English fōt; akin to Old High German fuot foot, Latin ped-, pes, Greek pod-, pous

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FOOT

Synonyms

base, basement, bottom, nadir, rock bottom

Antonyms

head, top, vertex

Related Words

basis, bed, bedrock, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, seat, underpinning

Near Antonyms

acme, apex, climax, crest, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip, tip-top, zenith

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

²foot

verb

Definition of FOOT

intransitive verb

1

: dance

2

: to go on foot

3

of a sailboat : to make speed : move

transitive verb

1

a : to perform the movements of (a dance)

b : to walk, run, or dance on, over, or through

2

archaic

a : kick

b : reject

3

archaic : establish

4

a : to add up

b : to pay or stand credit for <foot the bill>

5

: to make or renew the foot of (as a stocking)

Examples of FOOT

1. <I'll foot the bill for dinner.>

First Known Use of FOOT

15th century

Related to FOOT

Synonyms

ante up, balance, clear, discharge, pay, liquidate, meet, pay off, pay up, pony up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand

Antonyms

repudiate

foot

noun \ˈfu̇t\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural ; feet \ˈfēt\ (audio pronunciation)also ; foot

Medical Definition of FOOT

1

: the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands

2

: any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot; especially : a unit equal to ¹⁄₃ yard or 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters—plural foot used between a number and a noun <a 10-foot pole>; plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective <6 feet tall>

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