running foot

American  

[ruhn-ing foot] / ˈrʌn ɪŋ ˈfʊt /

noun

PLURAL

running feet

1. a one-dimensional unit of linear measurement equal to 12 inches; 0.3048 meters.

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Etymology

Origin of running foot

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

When a running foot hits the ground, it lands with a force up to three times the runner’s body weight; even walking multiplies impact force by about 1.5.

From Scientific American

Garden centers may sell this by the running foot, or you can order a roll with friends.

From New York Times

The Monkey Bars line from AAA Garage Storage Solutions folds flat to the wall when not in use, $70 per running foot with a minimum installation of 4 feet.

From Los Angeles Times

Count your steps in a normal-paced run and focus on boosting that number when you're running foot turnover drills.

From US News

But while Victorian-era families picnicked amid the tombstones, they weren’t running foot races, attending costume parties or practicing their downward-facing dog atop gravesites - activities that can still seem unorthodox in that setting.

From Washington Times