Definitions for the word "foot" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal; esp., the part below the ankle or wrist; that part of an animal upon which it rests when standing, or moves. See Manus, and Pes.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The muscular locomotive organ of a mollusk. It is a median organ arising from the ventral region of body, often in the form of a flat disk, as in snails. See Illust. of Buccinum.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
That which corresponds to the foot of a man or animal; as, the foot of a table; the foot of a stocking.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The lowest part or base; the ground part; the bottom, as of a mountain or column; also, the last of a row or series; the end or extremity, esp. if associated with inferiority; as, the foot of a hill; the foot of the procession; the foot of a class; the foot of the bed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Fundamental principle; basis; plan; -- used only in the singular.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Recognized condition; rank; footing; -- used only in the singular.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A measure of length equivalent to twelve inches; one third of a yard. See Yard.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Soldiers who march and fight on foot; the infantry, usually designated as the foot, in distinction from the cavalry.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
A combination of syllables consisting a metrical element of a verse, the syllables being formerly distinguished by their quantity or length, but in modern poetry by the accent.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
The lower edge of a sail.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. i.
To tread to measure or music; to dance; to trip; to skip.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v. i.
To walk; -- opposed to ride or fly.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v. t.
To kick with the foot; to spurn.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. v. t.
To set on foot; to establish; to land.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. v. t.
To tread; as, to foot the green.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. v. t.
To sum up, as the numbers in a column; -- sometimes with up; as, to foot (or foot up) an account.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. v. t.
The size or strike with the talon.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. v. t.
To renew the foot of, as of stocking.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. n.
(pl. 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 (pl. Feet or foot) linear measure of 12 inches (30.48 cm). 5 metrical unit of verse forming part of a line. 6 hist. Infantry. v. 1 pay (a bill). 2 (usu. 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 adj. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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