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foot·​ed | \ ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce footed (audio) \

Definition of footed

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number —often used in combinationa four-footed animal

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Recent Examples on the Web Dumars turned a blind eye to signs that the NBA was changing dramatically, with the explosion of 3-point shooting and quick pace negating the value of slow-footed big men who either couldn't shoot or defend. — Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons: Solving the greatest 'What ifs' of the 2010s," 30 Dec. 2019 Small mammals, especially white-footed mice, are the carriers of Lyme disease, Gary said. — Julie Washington, cleveland, "Backyard deer raise concerns about spread of disease: Health Matters," 8 Dec. 2019 Because the forested landscape changed so dramatically, the types of animals inhabiting the smaller forested areas also changed in favor of deer, along with smaller rodents like the white-footed mice and chipmunks. — BostonGlobe.com, "Letters to the editor of the Boston Globe Magazine - The Boston Globe," 21 Sep. 2019 What: The smiling, big-footed plush creature is covered in flowing white hair, befitting a creature that lives in polar environments. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Guns, slime and yetis: The 10 worst toys of 2019, according to consumer watchdog group," 20 Nov. 2019 Much of his later work is flat-footed and polemical, when compared to his initial accomplishments in institutional critique. — Jason Farago, New York Times, "Hans Haacke, at the New Museum, Takes No Prisoners," 30 Oct. 2019 Cody Zeller seemed to dunk at will, and Bridges put a spin move on a flat-footed Markkanen struck the perfect picture of the Bulls’ defensive woes. — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, "New Bulls look a lot like the old in losing their season opener to the Hornets, 126-125," 23 Oct. 2019 Mulvaney’s standing with his boss has become unsteady after the White House’s flat-footed response to the impeachment inquiry, which some Trump allies have blamed on the chief of staff. — BostonGlobe.com, "Most read on BostonGlobe.com," 23 Oct. 2019 On the next play, Rivers’ hot-footed actions seemed to say: To heck with this. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: For Chargers, a big-stage debacle that Philip Rivers was fortunate to survive," 14 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use of footed

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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footed

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English Language Learners Definition of footed

: having a foot or feet of a specified kind or number

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footed

adjective
foot·​ed | \ ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce footed (audio) \

Kids Definition of footed

1 : having a foot or feet a footed goblet
2 : having such or so many feet four-footed animals

footed

adjective
foot·​ed | \ ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio) \

Medical Definition of footed

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number —often used in combination a four-footed animal

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