human foot

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human foot

A child wiggles the toes on their human foot.

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.
human foot

A child wiggles the toes on their human foot.

Noun
  1. 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

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