Foot: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆถ
foot
[ fสt ]
human body
The terminal part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint, on which a person stands or walks.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He hurt his foot while playing football.
- She has small feet.
- I have to buy new shoes because my old ones are too tight on my feet.
measurement
A unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches (30.48 cm).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table is six feet long.
- He is over six feet tall.
Translations
Translations of the word "foot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pรฉ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Fuร
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ stopa
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถณ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท pied
๐ช๐ธ pie
๐น๐ท ayak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ noha
๐ธ๐ฐ noha
๐จ๐ณ ่ (jiวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ noga
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ pie
Etymology
The word 'foot' has Old English origins and can be traced back to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages. It has been used to refer to the lower extremity of the leg in humans and animals for centuries. The measurement unit 'foot' has been widely used in various cultures as a standard for length. The verb 'foot' meaning to walk on foot has been in use for a long time to describe the act of traveling by walking.
See also: feet, footage, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footmark, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.