pigeon-toed
/'pidʤintoud/
Definition
Adjective 1. Having feet that turn inward: Describes a person or animal whose feet point toward each other when walking or standing, rather than pointing straight ahead.
Usage
The term "pigeon-toed" is used to describe a physical stance or gait. It is most commonly applied to people, especially children, but can also describe animals. It is typically a neutral, descriptive medical or observational term. * The condition is often noticed in young children and frequently corrects itself as they grow. * It is the opposite of being "duck-footed" or "splay-footed," where the feet point outward.
Examples
- The toddler was slightly pigeon-toed, causing him to trip over his own feet sometimes.
- Some horse breeds have a pigeon-toed conformation, which can affect their movement.
- Her pigeon-toed walk was distinctive and easy to recognize from a distance.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used figuratively to describe a cautious, hesitant, or inward-turning manner, though this is less common.
- His pigeon-toed approach to new relationships kept him from opening up easily.
Variants and Related Words
- In-toeing (n.): The medical or formal term for the condition of having feet that turn inward; the state of being pigeon-toed.
- Duck-footed (adj.): The antonym; having feet that turn outward.
Synonyms
- In-toed
- Metatarsus varus (a specific medical term for one type of in-toeing)
Antonyms
- Duck-footed
- Splay-footed
- Out-toed
Adjective
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having feet that turn inward
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