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- foolscap/ˈfuːlz.kæp/A standard paper size, historically about 13 × 8 inches (330 × 203 mm), named after a watermark of a fool's cap used by early manufacturers.nounLow
- foosball/ˈfuːz.bɔːl/A table-top game resembling soccer, where players control rows of figurines mounted on rotating rods to kick a ball into the opponent's goal.nounC1
- foot/fʊt/The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person or animal walks or stands.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
- foot brake/ˈfʊt ˌbreɪk/A brake mechanism on a vehicle, typically a pedal, operated by the driver's foot.nounMedium (Technical/Everyday)
- foot doctor/ˈfʊt ˌdɒk.tə/A medical professional who diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet.nounB2
- foot drop/ˈfʊt drɒp/A medical condition characterized by the inability to lift the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles.nounLow frequency (specialist/technical).
- foot fault/ˈfʊt fɔːlt/A service violation in racket sports (primarily tennis, badminton, squash) where the server's foot touches or crosses the baseline or the wrong area of the court before the racket contacts the ball/shuttle.nounC2
- foot guards/ˈfʊt ˌɡɑːdz/A specific regiment of infantry soldiers in a royal or presidential guard, historically known for their role in ceremonial duties and protecting the sovereign.nounLow
- foot level/ˈfʊt ˌlɛv.əl/The height or position of something measured at the base or bottom.nounLow (Technical)
- foot line/ˈfʊt ˌlaɪn/A line at the bottom of a printed page or text, especially one containing a page number or other information.nounC2
- foot rail/ˈfʊt ˌreɪl/A horizontal bar or rod, often made of metal or wood, positioned at floor level for people to rest their feet on.nounC1
- foot reflexology/ˌfʊt ˌriː.flɛkˈsɒl.ə.dʒi/A complementary therapy based on the principle that specific points on the feet (reflexes) correspond to organs and systems of the body, and that applying pressure to these points can promote health benefits.nounC1
- foot rot/ˈfʊt ˌrɒt/A contagious bacterial infection that causes inflammation and decay of the tissue between the claws in hoofed animals, especially sheep and cattle.nounC1
- foot rule/ˈfʊt ˌruːl/A measuring stick exactly one foot (12 inches or 30.48 cm) in length, typically marked with subdivisions.nounLow
- foot score/ˈfʊt ˌskɔː/To pay for something, especially a bill or expense.nounLow
- foot soldier/ˈfʊt ˌsəʊl.dʒə(r)/A low-ranking infantry soldier who fights on foot, often performing the most basic and physically demanding tasks in an army.nounC1
- foot traffic/ˈfʊt ˌtræf.ɪk/The number of people walking into or through a physical location, especially a retail store or public area.nounB2
- foot valve/ˈfʊt ˌvælv/A one-way valve installed at the bottom of a pump's suction pipe to prevent water from flowing back out when the pump stops.nounLow
- foot warmer/ˈfʊt ˌwɔː.mə/A portable device or object designed to provide warmth specifically to the feet.nounC1
- foot-and-mouth disease/ˌfʊt ən(d) ˈmaʊθ dɪˌziːz/A highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, characterized by fever and blisters in the mouth and on the feet.nounLow
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