Foot
(noun)
- The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
- A unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches (30.48 cm).
- A support or base on which a structure stands.
- The lower part of a garment that covers the foot.
- The end or bottom of a thing.
Origin:
Middle english fot, from old english fōt; akin to old high german fuot foot, latin pes, ped-, greek pous.
Examples:
- She hurt her foot and had to walk with crutches.
- The room is 10 feet long.
- The statue stands on a stone foot.
- The dress has a beautiful lace foot.
- The flag was at half-mast with the top at the foot of the pole.
- The vase has a narrow foot and a broad body.