Definitions

1. noun

The lower or hindmost part of the leg, especially in humans and many other animals, typically bearing the body’s weight.

“She sprained her foot while hiking in the mountains.”

2. noun

A unit of length, equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.

“The room is 10 feet long.”

3. noun

A part of a thing, such as the foot of a mountain, the foot of a bed, etc.

“The foot of the mountain was covered in snow.”

4. verb

To walk or move on foot, especially for a long distance or in a leisurely manner.

“We will foot it to the bus station.”

5. verb

To pay for something, especially by giving money.

“I’ll foot the bill for dinner.”

6. noun

A unit of measurement for the length of a musical note, especially in jazz and popular music.

“The song is written in 4/4 time with a foot that lasts for four beats.”

7. noun

A single step or beat in music.

“The drummer kept a steady foot with the bassist.”

8. noun

The lower part of a table, a stand, or an object that supports it, such as the foot of a chair.

“The foot of the table was scratched.”

9. verb

To support or hold something up, especially with the foot.

“She had to foot up the heavy box by herself.”

10. noun

A part of a thing, especially the bottom or the lower part.

“The foot of the ladder was unstable.”

11. noun

The base or foundation of something, such as a building or a structure.

“The foot of the tower was damaged.”