FLATFOOT


Meaning of FLATFOOT in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷, in sense 3 ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( plural flatfeet ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷)

1.

a. : a condition in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground

b. : a condition in horses in which the hoof is very large and sloping and the frog is excessively prominent

2. : a foot affected with flatfoot

3. : a person having or held likely to have flatfeet: as

a. plural often flatfoots slang : policeman ; especially : a patrolman that walks a regular beat

b. slang : sailor

II. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ intransitive verb

: to walk in a flat-footed manner or style

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