instep

[ in-step ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this surface.
the front of the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., between the hock and the pastern joint; cannon.

instep

/ ˈɪnˌstɛp /

the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes
the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, covering this

Origin of instep¹

1520–30; apparently in- ¹ + step

Origin of instep¹

C16: probably from in- ² + step

For the instep: Slip 1st 18 stitches on to the needle, join in the color, knit 21 stitches, turn and knit back.

With blue make a double in each stitch all around bottom of leg and instep.

With a quick movement he placed the white-hot length of flint firmly against the delicate skin of the instep and held it there.

As he sat he had raised one leg upon the other, placing his foot on his knee, and he held it there with his hand upon his instep.

Their bodies are scarred in various parts, particularly about the breast and arms, and frequently on the instep.

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