foot

Definition

  • n. the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
  • n. a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard
  • n. the lower part of anything
  • n. any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates

Word forms

Plural
feet
Present participle
footing
Past tense
footed
Third person singular
foots
Past participle
footed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    After a long day of walking, my foot started to hurt.

  2. vt.

    I will foot the bill for the dinner tonight.

  3. vi.

    They like to footloose and dance at the party.