foothil

/ˈfuːθɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hill or ridge near the foot of a mountain or other high land, often forming the lower edge of a mountain range.

“The hikers navigated through the dense forest to reach the foothill of the majestic mountain.”

2. verb

To build or place something at the foot of a mountain or other high land.

“The engineers foothilled the new transmission tower at the base of the mountain.”

Synonyms

  • hillslope
  • mountain foot

Antonyms

  • peak
  • summit