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foot — /foot/, n., pl. feet for 1 4, 8 11, 16, 19, 21; foots for 20; v. n. 1. (in vertebrates) the terminal part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves. 2. (in invertebrates) any part similar in position or function. 3.… … Universalium
foot — I. noun (plural feet; also foot) Etymology: Middle English fot, from Old English fōt; akin to Old High German fuot foot, Latin ped , pes, Greek pod , pous Date: before 12th century 1. the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Foot — The end of the leg on which a person normally stands and walks. The foot is a particularly complex structure made up of dozens of bones that work together with muscles and tendons to execute precise movements. The bones of the foot include the 10 … Medical dictionary
foot — A lineal measure, consisting of 12 inches. The segment of the limb of a vertebrate upon which the body rests in standing. The human foot consists of three parts: the ankle or torsos, the instep or metatarsus, and the toes or phalanges. Jones v… … Ballentine's law dictionary
human foot — noun the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint his bare feet projected from his trousers armored from head to foot • Syn: ↑foot, ↑pes • Derivationally related forms: ↑foot (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
animal foot — noun the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings • Syn: ↑foot • Hypernyms: ↑vertebrate foot, ↑pedal extremity • Hyponyms: ↑fossorial foot, ↑hoof, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Comparative foot morphology — Skeletons of a human and an elephant. Comparative foot morphology is exemplified through study of the form of distal limb structures of a variety of terrestrial vertebrates. A challenge to understanding the role of the feet of a variety of… … Wikipedia
Terrestrial locomotion — [ horse an erect stanced unguligrade quadruped with a galloping gait. An animation of photos by Eadweard Muybridge] Terrestrial locomotion has evolved as animals adapted from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Locomotion on land raises… … Wikipedia
pedal extremity — noun the extremity of the limb in vertebrates • Syn: ↑vertebrate foot • Hypernyms: ↑extremity • Hyponyms: ↑animal foot, ↑foot, ↑human foot, ↑pes … Useful english dictionary
pes — noun the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint his bare feet projected from his trousers armored from head to foot • Syn: ↑foot, ↑human foot • Derivationally related forms: ↑foot (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
