flatfoot
flatfoot · flatfoots · flatfeet
плоскостопие, плоскостопный
Plattfuß
A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the groundA condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground.
Meaning
4 senses(in the plural)A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground.
a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
A person having the above condition.
Plattfuß
плоскосто́пиеploskostópije, плоскосто́пныйploskostópnyj
(colloquial, dated, derogatory)(plural typically flatfoots) A policeman.
(US, informal, slang)A sailor.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 2
condition:
person:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
condition:
Origin
From flat + foot. Piecewise doublet of platypus.From flat + foot. Piecewise doublet of platypus.
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Forms
plural: flatfoots / flatfeetSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out:splayfootpes planus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular