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Meaning of Instep | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɪnˌstɛp

Definitions

  1. The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.
  2. A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot.
  3. In horses, the hind leg from the ham to the pastern joint.

Equivalents

العربية مشط القدم
Català empenya
Čeština nárt
Deutsch [1] Spann Fußrücken Fußspann Rist Spann
Ελληνικά κουντεπιέ
Español empeine
Eesti pöid
Suomi jalkapöytä
Français cou-de-pied
Gaeilge trácht
Galego empeña
Íslenska rist
日本語 足の甲
한국어 발등
Kurdî rist
Latina metatarsus
Te Reo Māori kapu
Nederlands wreef
Polski podbicie
Português peito do pé
Русский подъем
Slovenčina priehlavok
Shqip qafëz
Українська підйом

Examples

“high instep”
“arched instep”
“injured instep”
“The boot pressed uncomfortably against his instep.”
“She kicked the ball with the inside of her instep.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

instep borer Insteps INSTEX INSTI instigant instigate

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