Definition of instep
1 : the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint; especially : its upper surface
2 : the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
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The students shouted along with Ms. Belfiglio, slamming their heels to the ground in unison to crush the insteps of imaginary...
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In the picture, the entire instep of the foot is gone, and a hole the size of a tennis ball is ringed by dead tissue of black and brown and green.
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But instead, Walter Ayoví passed it along the ground back through the penalty area, where Arroyo drove a low shot with his right instep into the goal to Guzan’s right.
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First Known Use of instep
15th century
INSTEP Defined for English Language Learners
instep
playDefinition of instep for English Language Learners
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: the raised middle part of the top of your foot between the toes and the ankle
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: the part of a shoe, sock, etc., that fits over the instep
INSTEP Defined for Kids
instep
playDefinition of instep for Students
: the arched middle part of the human foot between the ankle and the toes
Medical Dictionary
instep
playMedical Definition of instep
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint; especially : its upper surface
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