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instep.

The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪnˌstɛp/US
  1. The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

    high instep
    arched instep
  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.

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From in- + step.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.