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Meaning of "instep" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD INSTEP

Probably from in-² + step.
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PRONUNCIATION OF INSTEP

instep  [ˈɪnˌstɛp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INSTEP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Instep 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 INSTEP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

instep

Foot

The foot is an anatomical structure found in many vertebrates. It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows locomotion. In many animals with feet, the foot is a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg made up of one or more segments or bones, generally including claws or nails.

Definition of instep in the English dictionary

The definition of instep in the dictionary is the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes. Other definition of instep is the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, covering this.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INSTEP


counterstep
ˈkaʊntəˌstɛp
doorstep
ˈdɔːˌstɛp
dubstep
ˈdʌbˌstɛp
footstep
ˈfʊtˌstɛp
lockstep
ˈlɒkˌstɛp
misstep
ˌmɪsˈstɛp
multistep
ˈmʌltɪˌstɛp
outstep
ˌaʊtˈstɛp
overstep
ˌəʊvəˈstɛp
quickstep
ˈkwɪkˌstɛp
sidestep
ˈsaɪdˌstɛp
stair-step
ˈstɛərˌstɛp
stairstep
ˈstɛərˌstɛp
step
stɛp
steppe
stɛp
unstep
ʌnˈstɛp
upstep
ˈʌpˌstɛp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INSTEP

instantiation
instantly
instantness
instar
instate
instatement
instauration
instaurator
instead
instead of
instigate
instigatingly
instigation
instigative
instigator
instil
instill
instillation
instilled
instiller

WORDS THAT END LIKE INSTEP

false step
goose step
goose-step
half step
half-step
in step
keep step
naughty step
on one´s doorstep
one-step
out of step
single-step
slip step
step by step
step-by-step
to be on the naughty step
twelve-step
two-step
watch one´s step
whole step

Synonyms and antonyms of instep in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «instep» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INSTEP

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

Translator English - Chinese

脚背
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

empeine
570 millions of speakers

English

instep
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

instep
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مشط القدم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

супинатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

peito do pé
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পদপৃষ্ঠ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cambrure
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Instep
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

足の甲
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발등
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Instep
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cổ chân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதத்தின் மேல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayağın üst kısmı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

collo del piede
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podbiciu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

супінатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

căpută
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουτουπιέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wreef
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vristen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vrist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of instep

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTEP»

The term «instep» is regularly used and occupies the 61.120 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTEP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «instep» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «instep» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INSTEP»

Discover the use of instep in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to instep and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Exercise and Sport Science
Luhtanen P. Kinematics and kinetics of maximal instep kicking in junior soccer players. In: Reilly T. Lees A, Davids K, Murphy WJ. eds. Science and football. New York: E & FN Spon. 1988: 441-448. 8. Rodano R. Tavana R. Three- dimensional ...
William E. Garrett, Donald T. Kirkendall, 2000
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Science and Football IV
This edited collection brings together the latest research into the range of sports known as football.
Aron Murphy, Thomas Reilly, Warwick Spinks, 2013
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Sports and Exercise Injuries: Conventional, Homeopathic and ...
Numbness or Pain from Instep to Toes (Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome) During a run, your foot may swell. If you have tied your shoelaces very tightly, the pressure creates a numbing effect which is called tarsal tunnel syndrome. Another cause of ...
Steven I. Subotnick, 1991
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The Everything Kids' Soccer Book: Rules, techniques, and ...
To kick the ball with your instep, you'll want to plant your foot in the same place as the push pass, about 2 or 3 inches out from the ball. In the instep pass, however, you're probably going to plant with more of a hop than a step. Now, instead of ...
Deborah W Crisfield, 2009
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Grabb's Encyclopedia of Flaps
The cross-foot flap (2,3), as a "functional graft of the heel," is a random-pattern flap of the distant direct type (4) raised from the plantar instep of the contralateral foot. The plantar skin differs significantly from the skin of the other parts of the body.
Berish Strauch, Luis O. Vasconez, M.d., Elizabeth J. Hall-Findlay, 2009
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Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer, 2E
The instep pass is the most powerful of all the passes because it uses the movement that produces the most powerful kick in soccer—the instep drive. The instep pass comes off the instep, or laces, portion of the foot. The pass can be used over ...
Alan Hargreaves, Richard Bate, 1990
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Ski
Fit controlled by third buckle behind heel, which tightens a conical "hood" over the instep. ... Dachstein Enterprise 7Vi-13 $190 Rear-entry polyurethane shell, two ratchet buckles, third buckle controls fit at instep, hinged cuff, adjustable forward ...
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Knitting The Perfect Pair: Secrets To Great Socks
With the same needle that holds the heel sts, pick up and k 15 chain sts along one side of the Heel Flap and 1 st in the corner before instep sts. With a new needle, work the 38 instep sts in Traveling Stitch Pattern as est; with a new needle, pick ...
Dorothy T Ratigan, 2009
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Ski
Convenience Sport Boots MANUFACTURER/MODEL SIZES PRICE AlpinaMSX 7-12 $150 Two ratchet buckles with quick-release feature, lower buckle tightens " pull strap" over instep to draw foot back and down, toe- room adjuster, lasted ...
10
Ski
Caber CR 54/CL 52 7-13ViM, 5-9L (I,S) $180 CR 54 uses two-buckle closure with lower buckle attached to band that controls forefoot and instep. CL 52 has single-buckle closure with conventional forefoot cable control. Lasted innerboot ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INSTEP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term instep is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Nike Flyease Is Designed for People Who Need Help Tying …
“A tunneling system filled with internal cords wraps from the heel all the way around the shoe's upper to sit on top of the instep, where they ... «Celebrity Cafe - Entertainment News, Jul 15»
2
Simco Imported Shoes, Inc. Announces Addition of Cados Footwear …
Designed with two soft leather straps across the instep with adjustable Velcro® closers for a custom fit. Details include decorative scrolling ... «PR Web, Jul 15»
3
The third coming of Jal | TNS - The News on Sunday
“We recorded the song 'Bhanwray' six months ago,” the musician tells Instep, “and we are planning to release it in September.” The song ... «The News on Sunday, Jul 15»
4
Unconventional desserts to make this Eid
Instep recommends you ditch the staple sheer khurma this Eid for these delectable delights from across the world to give your three-course ... «The News on Sunday, Jul 15»
5
White is the new black
The white-on-white trend is big with celebrities, local and international, at the moment and Instep rounds up some of the best looks we've come ... «The News on Sunday, Jul 15»
6
Can e-commerce take over retail spaces?
... enjoy a transient population hence the only way to grow business is through the e-commerce route,” he suggests while speaking to Instep. «The News on Sunday, Jul 15»
7
Riding the New Wave of Cinema | TNS - The News on Sunday
Armeena Rana Khan talks to Instep about Bin Roye and working with Reham Khan on her second film. Riding the New Wave of Cinema. «The News on Sunday, Jul 15»
8
'The Peony Pavilion': Underpowered beauty
... persuades Du Liniang to remove one of her lipstick-red pointe shoes, then strokes and caresses her bare instep with a fetishist's fascination. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
9
DeHart: New restaurant opens across from City Park
... Brenda Rayburn (Best Western); Jennifer Kilback (Instep Consulting); Ken Robinson (North Okanagan Labour Council); Sinead Scanlon ... «Kelowna Capital News, Jul 15»
10
Shimano expands 2016 footwear line - BikeRadar
All of the women's specific models have a narrower fit and increased instep support for comfort. An additional feature on the WM64 is the Torbal ... «BikeRadar.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Instep [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/instep>. Apr 2024 ».
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