nounπShareA biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg."A spider has eight feet."bodyorganpartanimalhumananatomybiologyphysiologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpecifically, a human foot, which is found below the ankle and is used for standing and walking."Southern Italy is shaped like a foot."bodyanatomypartorganphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often used attributively) Travel by walking."There is a lot of foot traffic on this street."wayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe base or bottom of anything."The ft of the old oak tree was massive, its roots spreading deep into the ground. "partpositionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a flat surface on which the feet customarily rest."We came and stood at the foot of the bed."partbodyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end of a rectangular table opposite the head."The host should sit at the foot of the table."partpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short foot-like projection on the bottom of an object to support it."The feet of the stove hold it a safe distance above the floor."partitemstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit of measure equal to twelve inches or one third of a yard, equal to exactly 30.48 centimetres."The flag pole at the local high school is about 20 feet high."unitmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit of measure for organ pipes equal to the wavelength of two octaves above middle C, approximately 328 mm."The organ builder carefully measured the "1 ft" pipe, ensuring it would produce the correct tone for the composition. "musicsoundphysicsunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) Foot soldiers; infantry."King John went to battle with ten thousand foot and one thousand horse."militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(cigars) The end of a cigar which is lit, and usually cut before lighting."He carefully examined the ft of his cigar before lighting it, making sure the cut was clean for an even burn. "foodsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a sewing machine which presses downward on the fabric, and may also serve to move it forward."She lowered the foot of the sewing machine and started stitching the seam. "machinedevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bottommost part of a typed or printed page."I wrote my name and the date in small letters at the ft of the document. "writingtypepartliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove."The printer couldn't use the old type because the ft on several letters were damaged, making them unable to stand properly in the chase. "typetechnicalwritingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe basic measure of rhythm in a poem."Each ft in the poem's line created a steady, musical beat. "literaturelanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe parsing of syllables into prosodic constituents, which are used to determine the placement of stress in languages along with the notions of constituent heads."The linguist explained that analyzing the ft (foot structure) of the word "banana" helps determine which syllable receives the most stress. "linguisticsphoneticsgrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bottom edge of a sail."To make the mainsail fuller in shape, the outhaul is eased to reduce the tension on the foot of the sail."nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end of a billiard or pool table behind the foot point where the balls are racked."The player carefully placed the cue ball near the ft of the pool table to prepare for a break shot. "sportgamepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a bryophyte, that portion of a sporophyte which remains embedded within and attached to the parent gametophyte plant."The botanist carefully dissected the moss sporophyte to examine the ft, still connected to the leafy gametophyte. "biologyplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe muscular part of a bivalve mollusc or a gastropod by which it moves or holds its position on a surface."The snail slowly extended its foot and slid across the damp rock. "organanatomyanimalbiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe globular lower domain of a protein."The biologist focused on the protein's ft, hypothesizing that its unique shape was crucial for enzyme binding. "biologybiochemistryanatomypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe point of intersection of one line with another that is perpendicular to it."The carpenter marked the board where the perpendicular line would meet it, indicating the location of the foot. "mathpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFundamental principle; basis; plan."The ft of our family vacation was spending quality time together, not seeing every tourist attraction. "theoryphilosophyplanlogicsystemstructurescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRecognized condition; rank; footing."After years of hard work and dedication, she achieved a strong ft within the company and became a respected leader. "conditionpositionbusinessachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading