human foot
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Definition
Noun: 1. The terminal part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person stands and walks: The human foot is a complex structure of bones, muscles, and ligaments that supports the body's weight and enables locomotion. 2. (Anatomy) The lower extremity of the leg: In anatomical terms, the foot is the distal segment of the lower limb, extending from the ankle to the toes.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He injured his human foot while hiking.
- The design of the shoe must accommodate the complex anatomy of the human foot.
- She felt the cool grass beneath her bare feet.
Advanced Usage
- "from head to foot": Completely, over the entire body.
- He was covered in mud from head to foot.
- "to put one's foot down": To be firm or insistent, especially in asserting authority or refusing something.
- When they asked to stay out past midnight, their father put his foot down.
- "to get off on the wrong foot": To start a relationship or project badly.
- I'm afraid we got off on the wrong foot; let me introduce myself properly.
Variants and Related Words
- Foot (n): The more common, general term for this body part. "Human foot" is used for specificity, often in anatomical or comparative contexts.
- Footprint (n): The impression left by a foot on a surface.
- Footing (n): A secure grip with the feet; a basis or foundation.
- Footfall (n): The sound of a footstep.
Synonyms
- Extremity (n, formal): A limb of the body, especially a hand or foot.
- Pes (n, technical/medical): The anatomical term for the foot.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Foot the bill: To pay for something.
- The company will foot the bill for the business lunch.
- Foot it (archaic/informal): To go on foot; to walk.
- The car broke down, so we had to foot it the rest of the way.
Related Idioms
- To have one's feet on the ground: To be practical and sensible.
- Despite her success, she has kept her feet firmly on the ground.
- To put your foot in your mouth: To say something embarrassing, tactless, or foolish.
- I really put my foot in my mouth when I accidentally called her by the wrong name.
- To stand on your own two feet: To be independent and self-sufficient.
- After college, it was time for him to stand on his own two feet.
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