splayfoot

/ˈsplɛɪfʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person with feet that tend to splay outwards, especially in reference to sailors or naval personnel.

“The doctor diagnosed him with a condition called splayfoot, which made it hard for him to walk on a straight line.”

2. verb

To walk or stand with the feet splayed outwards, often due to a medical condition or poor posture.

“After the injury, she had to splayfoot for a few months before she could walk normally again.”

Synonyms

  • pronate
  • splay

Antonyms

  • supinate