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- footfall/ˈfʊtfɔːl/The sound made by a footstep; the act of someone stepping or walking.nounC1
- footfault/ˈfʊtfɔːlt/An infraction in tennis, squash, or similar sports where the server's foot enters the court or crosses the baseline before the ball is struck.verb-intransitiveLow
- footframe/ˈfʊtfɹeɪm/A structural framework or base that supports something from below, typically consisting of a series of feet or pedestals.nounVery Rare
- footgear/ˈfʊtɡɪə/Any covering or protection for the feet, such as shoes, boots, or sandals.nounLow
- foothill/ˈfʊt.hɪl/A low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.nounB2
- foothold/ˈfʊthəʊld/A secure position from which further progress can be made.nounB2
- footie/ˈfʊti/A colloquial, affectionate, or childish term for football (soccer).nounLow-to-medium (informal contexts only).
- footing/ˈfʊtɪŋ/The basis or foundation upon which something rests or is established; one's standing, position, or stability in relation to others or to a situation.nounB2
- footing piece/ˈfʊtɪŋ piːs/A structural timber or board placed horizontally at the base of a wall, partition, or framework to distribute weight and provide a level surface for building upon.nounRare (Technical/Obscure)
- footle/ˈfuːt(ə)l/To act or talk in a foolish or trivial way; to waste time.nounverbverb-intransitiveVery Low (archaic/rare)
- footlet/ˈfʊtlɪt/A short sock, typically one that covers only the foot and does not extend up the ankle.nounLow Frequency
- footlight/ˈfʊt.laɪt/One of a row of lights along the front of a stage at floor level, used to illuminate the actors from below.nounC1
- footlights/ˈfʊt.laɪts/A row of lights along the front edge of a stage floor, used to illuminate performers from below.plural-nounC1
- footlocker/ˈfʊtˌlɒkə/A long, low, rectangular storage trunk, typically made of wood or metal, originally used to store personal belongings, especially in military barracks or at summer camps.nounC2
- footlong/ˈfʊtlɒŋ/A submarine sandwich or hot dog that is approximately twelve inches (one foot) in length.adjectivenounLow frequency / Domain-specific
- footman/ˈfʊtmən/A male servant, especially in a large household, who performs various duties such as attending the door, serving at table, or running errands.nounLow
- footmark/ˈfʊtmɑːk/An impression or mark left by a foot on a surface; a footprint.nounlow
- footmen's gallery/ˈfʊtmənz ˈɡæləri/A raised platform or balcony, typically in a large house or institution, where footmen or other male servants would stand to wait on or observe events in a room below, especially in a dining hall.nounRare
- footnote/ˈfʊtnəʊt/A note at the bottom of a page that provides additional explanation, commentary, or source information.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- footpace/ˈfʊtpeɪs/A step, a pace taken by the foot; a short distance; also, a dais or raised step in a church.nounVery Low / Archaic
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