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foot

Main Entry:: foot
Pronunciation:: \ˈfu̇t\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural feet \ˈfēt\ also foot

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

[foot illustration]

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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