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footed

adjective
foot·​ed | \ ˈfu̇-tÉ™d How to pronounce footed (audio) \

Definition of footed

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number often used in combination a four-footed animal

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Robert McKinley, whose stamp is all over Montauk, designed the former motel to have an open-plan communal living room that easily opens out to the poolside bar so sandy-footed guests can grab a spritz before settling in on the large sofas. Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Hotels in the U.S. Are Better Than Ever," 23 Aug. 2019 Most of this comes from defenders caught flat-footed or ball-watching and opponents capitalizing with short touch passes or through balls between the center backs. Dan Shulman, BostonGlobe.com, "Revolution’s keys to victory over the Fire," 23 Aug. 2019 But Corona was perfectly positioned to gobble up his right-footed deflection. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, "Galaxy coach isn’t too broken-hearted over Leagues Cup loss to Cruz Azul," 20 Aug. 2019 In the 9th minute, Christine Sinclair stood flat-footed and watched as a ball was headed out of the box and directly to her. Tim Brown, oregonlive.com, "World-class play on display as Portland Thorns duel Royals to a wild 2-2 draw in Utah," 19 July 2019 Then, in the 12th minute, Shanshan Wang did just that, making a two-footed tackle on Marozsan, who went down exhibiting pain and was slow to arise as Wang was issued a caution. Frank Dell’apa, BostonGlobe.com, "Video review of penalty kick decisions causing disputes at World Cup," 12 June 2019 Participating neighborhoods are sprayed with a special tick-killing fungus, or dotted with bait boxes that trap tiny mammals, like white-footed mice, from which ticks acquire the Lyme bacterium. Micah Hauser, The New Yorker, "Tickbusters on the Lookout for Lyme," 22 July 2019 Visionary Pets on Parade Lots of four-footed critters, decked out in their gaudiest Fourth of July finery. Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Things to do in Baltimore this week: Parades, fireworks, Cirque du Soleil and more," 30 June 2019 Now that summer has arrived, the Parma Animal Shelter is offering some common-sense tips to help keep four-footed family members safe during the hot weather. Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Parma Anima Shelter shares pet-care tips for lazy, hazy summer days: Sun Postings," 25 June 2019

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First Known Use of footed

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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footed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of footed

: having a foot or feet of a specified kind or number

footed

adjective
foot·​ed | \ ˈfu̇-tÉ™d How to pronounce footed (audio) \

Kids Definition of footed

1 : having a foot or feet a footed goblet
2 : having such or so many feet four-footed animals

footed

adjective
foot·​ed | \ ˈfu̇t-É™d How to pronounce footed (audio) \

Medical Definition of footed

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number often used in combination a four-footed animal