club foot

noun

, Furniture.

1. a knoblike foot formed from the end of a cabriole leg as a continuation of its lines: less flat than a pad foot but otherwise similar.

club foot

noun

1. a congenital deformity of the foot, esp one in which the foot is twisted so that most of the weight rests on the heel Technical nametalipes
2. a foot so deformed
3. nautical a boom attached to the foot of a jib

Derived Forms

• ˌclub-ˈfooted, adjective

Example Sentences

"One of the main dangers within breeding programs for some horses is inbreeding, which happens when mating animals are too closely related; in horses, it can cause genetic defects like club foot and loss of fertility," Cothran explained.

From Science Daily

However, Dr Brier - known as "Mr Mummy" for his expertise in mummification - now questions the idea that Tutankhamun had a club foot, from looking at his bones.

From BBC

King Tut had a club foot and scoliosis, possibly caused by the tradition of incest among the royal family.

From Washington Post

Last year the show had its first contestant with a disability, Hugo Hammond, who was born with a club foot.

From Los Angeles Times

When Jean-Luc Baker was born with a club foot, a doctor gave his parents a grim prognosis.

From Seattle Times