instep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.
  2. A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot.
  3. In horses, the hind leg from the ham to the pastern joint.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnˌstɛp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-instep.wav

Word forms

instep insteps

Etymology

From in- + step.

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