Definition
Definition of footed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
architecturebased or standing on a specified kind of foot or footing
- The ladder is rubber-footed for safety.
2.
medicalRare having one or more feetRare
- The bird is web-footed.
3.
literatureTECH. consisting of metrical feetTECH.
- The poem is written in a five-footed meter.
Expressions with footed
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able to move quickly on feet
The fast-footed athlete outran everyone in the race.
moving quietly with gentle steps
The soft-footed cat sneaked up on the bird.
moving quickly on feet
The swift-footed athlete won the race.
moving quietly and stealthily like a cat
The ninja was cat-footed as he approached.
having feet split into two parts
The goat is a cloven-footed animal.
lacking enthusiasm or confidence
She felt cold-footed about the new project.
having four feet or legs
The lion is a powerful four-footed predator.
moving slowly and awkwardly
The heavy-footed bear trudged through the forest.
using the left foot more often
She is a left-footed soccer player.
able to move or step quietly
She walked light-footed, avoiding any noise.
able to move quickly and lightly on the feet
The nimble-footed dancer amazed the audience.
having only one foot
The one-footed bird struggled to balance.
having two feet
The two-footed creature walked across the meadow.
having feet with toes connected by a membrane
The web-footed duck swam swiftly across the pond.
having feet with low or no arches
He was rejected from the army for being flat-footed.
Origin of footed
Old English, fōt (foot) + -ed (having)
Terms with footed included in their meaning
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wildlife
sure-footed goat antelope in North American mountains
decoration
decorative vase with a footed base
North American hare
large-footed hare turning white in winter
animal disease
viral disease affecting cloven-footed animals
two-footed
having two feet or legs
crustacean characteristic
relating to crustaceans with gill-footed limbs
bird
black-footed albatross
sports usage
left-footed person, especially in sports
Examples of footed in a sentence
The table is wooden-footed to prevent scratches. The sculpture was uniquely three-footed. This species is known to be sure-footed on rocky terrain. The stanza was uniquely seven-footed. Her verse was elegantly four-footed.
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- French:muni de pieds, podal, ...
- German:gummifüßig, beinig, ...
- Italian:appoggiato, dotato di piedi, ...
- Spanish:apoyado, palmípedo, ...
- Portuguese:com base, pé, ...
- Chinese:...底的, 有脚的, ...
- Japanese:ゴム足の, 足のある, ...
- Arabic:مُزَوَّد بِقاعِدَة, ذُو أَقْدَامٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל רֶגֶל גּוּמִי, בַּעַל רַגְלַיִם, ...
- Russian:резиновыми ножками, ногий, ...
- Ukrainian:з підніжкою, ногатий, ...
- Hindi:पैर वाला, पैरयुक्त, ...
Definition of foot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalthe part of the leg below the ankle
- He injured his foot while playing soccer.
2.
measurementunit of length equal to 12 inches
- The room is 15 foot wide.
3.
objectsthe base or bottom of something
- The foot of the mountain was covered in fog.
4.
furniturethe end of a table opposite the head
- She sat at the foot of the table.
5.
supportRare short projection supporting an objectRare
- The vase has a small foot for stability.
6.
literatureTECH. group of syllables forming poetic rhythmTECH.
- The poem uses a trochaic foot.
7.
militaryDated UK infantry soldiers in the militaryDated UK
- The foot advanced towards the enemy lines.
8.
cigarsRare the end of a cigar which is litRare
- Cut the foot of the cigar before lighting.
9.
sewingTECH. the part of a sewing machine pressing fabricTECH.
- Adjust the foot to sew thicker fabric.
10.
maritimeTECH. the bottom edge of a sailTECH.
- The sailor adjusted the foot of the sail.
Verb
1.
travelingintr. Dated move by walking instead of using vehiclesintr. Dated
- She decided to foot the distance to the village.
2.
financetr. pay the entire cost of somethingtr.
- She agreed to foot the bill for dinner.
3.
calculatetr. US add up numbers in a columntr. US
- He footed the expenses for the month.
Images of foot
the part of the leg below the ankle 
the end of a cigar which is lit 
the part of a sewing machine pressing fabric 
the bottom edge of a sail
Expressions with foot
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refers to one's own foot
I hurt my foot while running.
by walking instead of other means
They decided to travel on foot through the forest.
charm believed to bring good luck
He always carries a rabbit's foot for good luck.
enter a place, often with emphasis
She never set foot in that house again.
physical end part of a table
The vase is at the foot of the table.
feeling numb or tingly in the foot after sitting oddly
I can't walk right now because my foot's asleep!
remove foot from pedal to slow down or stop
She took her foot off the pedal to slow down.
foot that is not correct or intended
He put his shoe on the wrong foot.
located at the base of something
The cabin is at the foot of the mountain.
very short person, about five feet tall or less
My grandma is a five foot nothing with a big personality.
pay for something, often for a group or unexpectedly
He had to foot the bill for everyone.
be involved with two opposing groups or opinions at the same time
He has a foot in both camps, supporting both political parties in town.
be in a state of being very close to dying
After months in the hospital, he seemed to have one foot in the grave.
begin in a positive or successful way
She started the project on the right foot.
starting with a misunderstanding or mistake
They began the project on the wrong foot.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.
say something careless that causes embarrassment or upsets other people
I really put my foot in it at the meeting yesterday.
say something embarrassing or wrong in public
He really put his foot in his mouth during the meeting.
assert authority or insist on something
Put your foot down and tell them the party ends at midnight.
enter a place
She was the first woman to set foot in the boardroom.
enter a place by stepping into it
She was excited to step foot in Paris for the first time.
make a social mistake by saying something embarrassing or wrong
He really stuck his foot in it during the meeting.
make an embarrassing or inappropriate verbal mistake
He really stuck his foot in his mouth during the meeting.
reacting to events rather than initiating them
She found herself off the back foot during the debate.
Origin of foot
Old English, fōt (foot)
Examples of foot in a sentence
The doctor examined the patient's foot carefully. The table measures three foot in length. She is five foot tall. Place a felt pad under each foot of the chair. The lamp's foot was cracked after the fall. Place the centerpiece at the foot of the table.
He stood at the foot while the chair spoke. One foot of the cabinet cracked during the move. The lamp rests on a round wooden foot. Each line of the verse contains a dactylic foot. The iambic foot is common in English poetry. The foot marched tirelessly through the night. Reinforcements arrived to support the foot in battle. Ensure the foot is evenly cut for a smooth burn. The foot of the cigar was slightly damaged. The foot needs replacement for smoother operation. Ensure the foot is aligned properly before starting. He checked the foot for any tears. The foot of the sail caught the wind perfectly. They decided to foot it to the nearest town. He had to foot the entire journey alone. He had to foot the expenses for the trip. They decided to foot the cost of the repairs. She footed the bill for the dinner. The accountant footed the ledger at the end of the day.
View all translations of foot
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- French:pied, marcher, ...
- German:Fuß, laufen, ...
- Italian:piede, camminare, ...
- Spanish:pie, caminar, ...
- Portuguese:pé, caminhar, ...
- Chinese:脚, 步行, ...
- Japanese:足, 歩く, ...
- Arabic:قَدَم, مَشَى, ...
- Hebrew:כַּף רֶגֶל, לָלֶכֶת בָּרֶגֶל, ...
- Russian:стопа, идти пешком, ...
- Ukrainian:ступня, йти, ...
- Hindi:पैर, पैदल चलना, ...
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