instep
Americannoun
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the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
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the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this surface.
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the front of the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., between the hock and the pastern joint; cannon.
noun
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the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes
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the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, covering this
Etymology
Origin of instep
Example Sentences
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Striking with the instep rather than just the toe of the boot allows kickers to put more surface area on the ball, giving them more control over the flight path.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024
He brought down one long pass to him during the recent Merseyside derby against Everton with the instep of his right foot that he had tucked behind his left leg.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022
When he saw me slipping and sliding on our icy street, he showed me how to tie a sock around the instep of my boots, providing a little more traction.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2022
The presenting diagnosis is diffuse gangrenous inflammation and infiltration of connective tissue of the entire lower right extremity, extending from the instep upward to the buttock.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
He took off his shoe to find his instep discolored.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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