HyperDic: instep

English > 2 senses of the word instep:
NOUNbodyinstepthe arch of the foot
artifactinstepthe part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot
English > instep: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe arch of the foot.
Part offoot, human foot, pesThe part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
Narrowersunken arch, fallen archAn instep flattened so the entire sole rests on the ground
BroaderarchA curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
Spanishempeine
Catalanempenya
English > instep: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot.
Part ofbootfootwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
shoefootwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
stockingclose-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg
BroadercoveringAn artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
Spanishempeine
Catalanempenya

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