Instep

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

Examples

“high instep”

“arched instep”

“injured instep”

“The boot pressed uncomfortably against his instep.”

“She kicked the ball with the inside of her instep.”

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