Foot

/fʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.

He twisted his foot while playing soccer.

A unit of length equal to 12 inches.

The room measures ten feet by twelve feet.

The base or bottom part of something.

She placed the vase at the foot of the table.

A person’s overall physical condition or ability to walk.

Despite his age, he's still quite light on his feet.

verb

To pay (a bill or debt).

I will foot the bill for dinner tonight.

Old English 'fōt', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'voet' and German 'Fuss'.

put your foot down

to assert your authority

foot in the door

a chance to start a process or be included

to have one foot in the grave

to be near death or in a precarious situation

step on someone's toes

to offend or interfere with someone

get cold feet

to become hesitant or afraid about something

ankle

The joint connecting the foot with the leg.

toe

Any of the five digits of the foot.

sole

The underside of a person's foot or of a shoe.

heel

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

arch

The curved, raised part of the foot between the heel and the toes.

Footloose

He's a footloose traveler who enjoys wandering without plans.

Footsie

They were playing footsie under the table during dinner.