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Meaning of "forefoot" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOREFOOT

forefoot  [ˈfɔːˌfʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOREFOOT

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Forefoot is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOREFOOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Forefoot

The forefoot is the anterior aspect of the foot, composed of the five metatarsal bones, the fourteen phalanges and associated soft tissue structures. It is a common site of pathology in podiatry, and is the anatomic region involved in such conditions as hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, and Morton's neuroma, among others. In cases of severe deformity, such as in Charcot joints seen with diabetic neuropathy, the forefoot can be reconstructed by arthroplasty.

Definition of forefoot in the English dictionary

The definition of forefoot in the dictionary is either of the front feet of a quadruped. Other definition of forefoot is the forward end of the keel.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOREFOOT


barefoot
ˈbɛəˌfʊt
bigfoot
ˈbɪɡˌfʊt
bird-foot
ˈbɜːdˌfʊt
Blackfoot
ˈblækˌfʊt
cocksfoot
ˈkɒksˌfʊt
coltsfoot
ˈkəʊltsˌfʊt
crowfoot
ˈkrəʊˌfʊt
eightfoot
ˈeɪtˌfʊt
finfoot
ˈfɪnˌfʊt
flatfoot
ˈflætˌfʊt
goosefoot
ˈɡuːsˌfʊt
hindfoot
ˈhaɪndˌfʊt
hotfoot
ˈhɒtˌfʊt
polt-foot
ˈpəʊltˌfʊt
pussyfoot
ˈpʊsɪˌfʊt
redfoot
ˈrɛdˌfʊt
stairfoot
ˈstɛərˌfʊt
tanglefoot
ˈtæŋɡəlˌfʊt
tenderfoot
ˈtɛndəˌfʊt
webfoot
ˈwɛbˌfʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOREFOOT

foredoom
foredoomed
foreface
forefather
forefatherly
forefeel
forefeelingly
forefeet
forefend
forefinger
forefront
foregather
foregleam
forego
foregoer
foregoing
foregone
foregone conclusion
foregoneness
foreground

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOREFOOT

afoot
athlete´s foot
elephant´s-foot
first-foot
foot
hand and foot
Lightfoot
of foot
on foot
on the back foot
on the front foot
on the right foot
on the wrong foot
refoot
set on foot
stinking goosefoot
tread under foot
under foot
underfoot
wrong-foot

Synonyms and antonyms of forefoot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «forefoot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOREFOOT

Find out the translation of forefoot to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of forefoot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «forefoot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前掌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

antepié
570 millions of speakers

English

forefoot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अगली टांग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأمامية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стопы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

antepé
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পশুর অগ্রপদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´avant-pied
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Forefoot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorfuß
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

前足
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

앞발
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Forefoot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngón chân cái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

, forefoot
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पहिली पायरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

önayak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zampa anteriore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przodostopia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стопи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

picior din față
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπροστινά πόδια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorvoet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

framfot
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forfoten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of forefoot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREFOOT»

The term «forefoot» is regularly used and occupies the 58.932 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREFOOT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about forefoot

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOREFOOT»

Discover the use of forefoot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to forefoot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Forefoot Reconstruction
This package discusses these techniques and includes a CD which focuses on the pictures, drawings and AVI in 2 or 3D, to help the surgeon's works.
Louis-Samuel Barouk, 2006
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Functional Soft-tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual ...
Positive plaster model Forefoot varus post Figure 8-16 The forefoot varus post. ... This addition represents an extension of the standard forefoot post in that a compressible crepe is extended beneath the metatarsal heads, ending at the sulcus ...
Warren I. Hammer, 2007
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A Simple Guide to the Forefoot Step: Natural Walking
Additionally, you'll improve your posture and can score with your great appearance. Learn all about it in this book. Written in an easy-to-read and accessible way and packed with photos and exercises to get you started on the spot.
Dirk Beckmann, 2012
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Minimally Invasive Forefoot Surgery in Clinical Practice
Minimally Invasive Forefoot Surgery in Clinical Practice describes a number of the better established and accepted minimally invasive surgical correction techniques for forefoot problems, and is aimed at junior and general orthopedic ...
Nicola Maffuli, Mark Easley, 2012
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McGlamry's Forefoot Surgery
More than 1,200 illustrations complement the text.
Alan S. Banks, Michael S. Downey, Dennis E. Martin, 2004
6
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation
An ineffective locking mechanism at the MTI is often more clinically significant than the absolute degree of forefoot deformity. For example, a forefoot varus deformity of 3 degrees with a poor MTI locking mechanism may be symptomatic,  ...
Michelle M. Lusardi, Milagros Jorge, Millee Jorge, 2012
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Postgraduate Orthopaedics: The Candidate's Guide to the FRCS ...
m The clinicals Chapter Deformities of the foot Equinus The majority of weight is borne by the forefoot, the hindfoot remaining off the ground. The equinus deformity may be compensatory for either quadriceps or gluteus maximus weakness, ...
Paul A. Banaszkiewicz, Deiary F. Kader, 2012
8
Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete
Midtarsal structure and foot type are determined by comparison of forefoot position relative to rearfoot position. Forefoot varus is a structural abnormality in which the plantar plane of the forefoot is inverted relative to the plantar plane of the ...
James Rheuben Andrews, Gary L. Harrelson, Kevin E. Wilk, 2012
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Foot pain is the presenting symptom of RA in 28% of patients and, for 8%, foot symptoms are the major source of disability. Metatarsalgia (plantar forefoot pain) is generally the earliest symptom, although, occasionally, the hindfoot or ankle ...
E. William St. Clair, David S. Pisetsky, Barton F. Haynes, 2004
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The lady's assistant, for executing useful and fancy designs ...
y 22nd Round, B, PI 9, B, sole ; P40, forefoot ; repeat this 4 more times. This finishes the increasing for sole. 27th Round, B, 28th Round, B, 33rd Round, B, 34th Round, B, 39th Round, B, 40th Round, B, 45th Round, B, 46th Round, B, 49th ...
Jane Gaugain, 1847

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOREFOOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term forefoot is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dispelling common run myths - Triathlete Europe
Researchers interviewed 35 runners who wore minimalist shoes and asked them whether they were heel or forefoot strikers. All 35 responded ... «Triathlete Europe, Jul 15»
2
Shoe of the Week: Mizuno Wave Enigma 5 - Competitor.com
Heel-toe offset: 12mm; 25mm (heel), 13mm (forefoot) Info: MizunoUSA.com. RELATED: Shoe of the Week—Hoka One One Bondi 4 ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»
3
Meet the new sole-mates - The Tribune
... Podiatric Medical Association found that kids who jogged in flip-flops had greater forefoot inversion as compared to those who ran barefoot. «Chandigarh Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Nike HyperDunk 2015 Low "Beijing" (A Detailed Look)
Jade is seen across the forefoot and rear, while Red accents are applied on the laces and quarter panel. Furthermore, Gold is utilized for the ... «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»
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The 4.5 reasons to work out naked
Studies have found that those who run barefoot tend to be forefoot and mid-foot strikers compared to the cushy-soled heel strikers. «24 Hours Vancouver, Jul 15»
6
Trainer Report: Air Max 95 Refreshed With Two New Styles To Mark …
Brand new construction, brand new colour choices and the debut of the forefoot visible air. Just his fourth year as a Nike designer, Lozano send ... «RWD Online, Jul 15»
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The Nike Air Max 95 Celebrates 20 Years By Getting A Modern …
The Women's Nike Air Max 95 “Ultra,” opts to hide the forefoot bubble of the 95's signature sole unit, instead choosing to go for a lower profile ... «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»
8
Are you beach feet ready?
... or you have corns – concentrated hard areas of skin that occur on the joints of the toes or on the bottom of your forefoot – then you will need ... «The Conversation UK, Jul 15»
9
A Detailed Look At The Nike Hyperdunk 2015 Low - Sneaker News
Metallic Gold Swoosh branding arrives on the forefoot instead of the side position. Have a better look at the latest Hyperdunk 2015 Low . «Sneaker News, Jul 15»
10
Release Reminder: NikeLab Classic Cortez “Big Tooth” - Black
... on its defining big-toothed sole unit, alongside miniature Swoosh branding on the tongue tab, forefoot and Nike branding across the heel tab. «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»

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