: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially: its upper surface
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: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
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Another set crisscrossed over the instep before circling the ankle, which Rae wore twisted to the front — a subtle switch from the standard placement that changed the entire balance of the look.—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2025 One strap adjusts pressure on the instep, while the other runs across the midfoot.—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 July 2025 Smooth leather straps won’t rub against the instep.—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025 Muñoz hit it first-time with his instep, sending the ball toward the far corner, where Bond was unable to save it.—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for instep
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