FOOT
—none. (plural. Feet) 1 a part of the leg below the ankle. B part of a sock etc. Covering this. 2 a lowest part of a page, stairs, etc. B end of a bed where the feet rest. C part of a chair, appliance, etc. On which it rests. 3 step, pace, or tread (fleet of foot). 4 (plural. Feet or foot) linear measure of 12 inches (30.48 cm). 5 metrical unit of verse forming part of a line. 6 hist. Infantry. —verb. 1 pay (a bill). 2 (usually. As foot it) go or traverse on foot. ? feet of clay fundamental weakness in a respected person. Have one`s (or both) feet on the ground be practical. Have one foot in the grave be near death or very old. My foot! Int. Expressing strong contradiction. On foot walking. Put one`s feet up colloq. Take a rest. Put one`s foot down colloq. 1 insist firmly. 2 accelerate a vehicle. Put one`s foot in it colloq. Make a tactless blunder. Under one`s feet in the way. Under foot on the ground. ? footless adjective. [old english]