clubfoot

/ˈklʌbˌfʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital deformity of the foot where one or both feet are twisted inward so that the sole of the foot faces inward

“The doctor explained to the mother that her newborn had been born with clubfoot and would need to undergo treatment to correct it.”

2. verb

to twist or deform the foot or a part of it so that it resembles a clubfoot

“The accident left him with a clubfooted ankle that was difficult to walk on.”

Synonyms

  • clubfooted
  • talipes

Antonyms

  • normal foot