instep

American  

[in-step] / ˈɪnˌstɛp /

noun

1. the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.

2. the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this surface.

3. the front of the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., between the hock and the pastern joint; cannon.

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instep British  

/ ˈɪnˌstɛp /

noun

1. the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes

2. the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, covering this

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Etymology

Origin of instep

1520–30; apparently in- ¹ + step

Example Sentences

A Beat on the Instep, and a move behind.

From Orchesography Or, the Art of Dancing The Art of Dancing by Characters and Demonstrative Figures by Weaver, John

Instep, the inner part of the foot, inlet, investment, inheritance.

From Lectures on Language As Particularly Connected with English Grammar. by Balch, William Stevens

Instep, in′step, n. the prominent upper part of the human foot near its junction with the leg: in horses, the hind-leg from the ham to the pastern joint.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Hurd 234,479 Instep holder, McKay & Fairfield 234,488 Insulator, telegraph, C. Bigeon 234,523 Iron with oxide, coating, G. & A. S.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various