Instep

  • 11instep — n. 1 the inner arch of the foot between the toes and the ankle. 2 the part of a shoe etc. fitting over or under this. 3 a thing shaped like an instep. Etymology: 16th c.: ult. formed as IN (2) + STEP, but immed. orig. uncert …

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  • 12Instep borer — The instep borer was a mediaeval German instrument of torture that externally resembled an iron boot. It was hinged to permit the free insertion and removal of the bare foot. A crank projected from a housing over the instep, which concealed a… …

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  • 13instep — /in step /, n. 1. the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle. 2. the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this surface. 3. the front of the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., between the hock and the pastern joint; …

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  • 14instep — noun a) The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle. b) A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot …

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  • 15instep — The arch, or highest part of the dorsum of the foot. SEE ALSO: tarsus. * * * in·step in .step n the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint esp its upper surface * * * in·step (inґstep) the dorsal part of the arch of… …

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  • 16instep — Synonyms and related words: arch, clubfoot, digit, dog, extremity, fetlock, foot, forefoot, forepaw, harefoot, heel, hoof, pad, pastern, patte, paw, pedal extremity, pedes, pes, pied, pug, sole, splayfoot, toe, tootsy, trotter, ungula …

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  • 17INSTEP — In Space Technology Experiment Contributor: LaRC …

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  • 18instep — in·step || ɪnstep n. upper section of the human foot between the ankle and the toes …

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  • 19instep — noun the part of a person s foot between the ball and the ankle. ↘the part of a shoe which fits over or under this. Origin ME: of unknown origin; cf. W. Frisian ynstap opening in a shoe for insertion of the foot …

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  • 20instep — noun (C) 1 the raised part of your foot between your toes and your ankle 2 the part of a shoe or sock that covers this part …

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