instep
[ in-step ]
/ ˈɪnˌstɛp /
noun
the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this surface.
the front of the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., between the hock and the pastern joint; cannon.
Words nearby instep
instar,
instate,
instauration,
instead,
instead of,
instep,
instigate,
instigation,
instil,
instill,
instillation
British Dictionary definitions for in-steps
instep
/ (ˈɪnˌstɛp) /
noun
the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes
the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, covering this
Word Origin for instep
C16: probably from
in- ² +
step
Medical definitions for in-steps
instep
[ ĭn′stĕp′ ]
n.
The arched middle part of the foot between toes and ankle.