Definition of foot guard
: a guard for the foot: such as
a
: a boot or pad for a horse's foot to prevent injury to the hoof by interfering or overreaching
b
: a filler placed in the space between converging railroad rails to prevent the feet of persons from becoming wedged between the rails
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“Foot guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foot%20guard. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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