forefoot
noun
fore·foot
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Definition of forefoot
1a
: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped
b
: the front part of the human foot
also
: the front part of a shoe
2
: the forward part of a ship where the stem and keel meet
Examples of forefoot in a Sentence
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The boot has Quadfit mesh in the forefoot that stretches in four directions to accommodate any foot shape, while simultaneously preventing overstretching of the outer leather layer. — SI.com, "Photos: Nike Release New Tiempo Legend 8 With Headline Players Leah Williamson and Virgil van Dijk," 25 June 2019 Tuman explains that the plantar fascia is a band of supportive tissue on the bottom of the foot that supports four layers of muscles, extending from the heel bone to the forefoot. — Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "What is plantar fasciitis? And what can you do to relieve the pain?," 16 July 2019 The latest edition of the shoe has a 9mm heel-to-toe offset, which is best for neutral runner or forefoot-strikers. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "The Best Men's Running Shoes 2017," 4 Apr. 2017 Check to make sure your toes don’t hit the end of the boot on an incline, and that there’s no pinching in the forefoot or uncomfortable bumps or seams. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "The 5 Best Hiking Boots for Women, Reviewed by Experts," 4 Dec. 2018 But after so many matches and so many throws and so much water damage, the forefoot of his right shoe now has the consistency of a pasta strainer. — Scott Cacciola, New York Times, "Olympic Curler’s Shoes Are Revolting, Other Olympians Say," 13 Feb. 2018 Try towel scrunches: Start sitting in a chair with your heels on the floor and a towel under one forefoot. — SELF, "7 Ways to Treat Your Feet During Marathon Training," 13 Sep. 2018 The breathable mesh upper fits snug around the forefoot to mitigate blisters and dead toenails. — Outside Online, "The Best Summer Race Kit of 2018," 15 May 2018 The stretchy mesh tongue and forefoot expedite evaporation, should water rise above the low cuff. — Outside Online, "The Best Water Shoes of 2018," 15 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'forefoot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for forefoot
forefoot
noun
English Language Learners Definition of forefoot
: either one of the front feet of a four-footed animal
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forefoot
noun
fore·foot
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plural forefeet\ -ˌfēt \
Kids Definition of forefoot
: one of the front feet of an animal with four feet
forefoot
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fore·foot
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Medical Definition of forefoot
1
: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped
2
: the front part of the human foot
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