instep

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

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈinˌstɛp/

Etymology

From in- + step.

Synonyms

palm

top of the foot

hock

jump

metatarsus

slip

tarsus

back of hand

dorsum of the foot

back of the foot

ankle

bridge of the foot

foot

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Translations

collo del piede

Spann

cou-de-pied

empeine

Rist

Fußrücken

wreef

empenya

καμάρα ποδιού

peito do pé

ayağın üst kısmı

podbicie

caviglia

dorso do pé

dorso de sapato