front foot


noun
  1. a foot measured along the front of a lot.

Origin of front foot

1
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

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How to use front foot in a sentence

  • At first Bob held Squinty's front feet, and walked along with him so the little pig would get used to the new trick.

    Squinty the Comical Pig | Richard Barnum
  • Its only flaw was a dangerous crack through the lamb's nose and front feet.

    The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler Warner
  • One on a big sorrel and the other on a roan with white stockings on the front feet?

    The Highgrader | William MacLeod Raine
  • Then it rose still faster up to his front feet and then almost up to his chin.

    Uncle Wiggily's Adventures | Howard R. Garis
  • Just before going over the skyline he reached up with front feet, but apparently found no secure place.

    Watched by Wild Animals | Enos A. Mills