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Hoof A large, hoofed animal's foot. This can also refer to the bottom of a human or other animal's foot. ■ I accidentally kicked the horse's hoof and it bucked wildly. I quickly realized my mistake and apologized to the horse.
ankle The lower part of the leg, just above the foot. ■ "I broke my ankle tripping over a banana peel."
ashore To arrive at a place on land from the sea or a river. ■ "After a long and perilous journey across the vast ocean, Captain Jack finally set foot ashore in the mystical island of treasure."
balancing The art of attempting to maintain an equal weight on both feet, while also trying not to fall over. ■ "I'm really good at balancing on one foot, but I can't do it with two."
bullet A small, hard object used to shoot guns. ■ I accidentally shot myself in the foot with a bullet while trying to change my tire. But don't worry, I'm fine. Just got a little "bullet wound"!
Bunion A painful, swollen joint on the big toe. Also known as a corn or callus. ■ "I have to wear special shoes because of my bunion. It's like having a tiny, angry hammer on my foot."
Crunch a loud, sharp sound made when something is crushed or broken ■ "I accidentally stepped on a bag of potato chips and heard the satisfying crunch as I crushed them beneath my foot."
dag A small, pointed stick used for digging in the ground or for prodding someone. ■ He was using a dag to dig up his garden when he accidentally stabbed himself in the foot.
desecrated To make sacred or religious things unholy or profane. ■ "I accidentally desecrated the altar by putting my foot on the holy ground!"
duct A long, narrow passage or tube through which something flows. ■ "I accidentally put my foot in the ventilation duct and now I'm crawling on the ceiling."
ember A small, glowing piece of wood or other material used to start a fire. ■ "I accidentally dropped the ember on my foot and it burned like crazy!
Friction The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact. ■ "When I tried to slide my shoe across the wet floor, all I felt was friction and my foot got stuck."
glue A sticky substance used to bind two or more things together. ■ "I accidentally glued my foot to the table with super glue. Now I have a new permanent decoration!"
go To physically move from one location to another. This can be done on foot, by vehicle, or by any other means of transportation. ■ "I'm going to the store. Do you want to come along?"
gunshot An extremely loud and explosive noise, often heard when a gun is fired. ■ "I accidentally shot myself in the foot with a gunshot while trying to change a light bulb."
highlighted To make something stand out or emphasize something, usually in a humorous way. ■ When the boss accidentally put his foot in his mouth during his presentation, he quickly highlighted it by turning red and stumbling over his words.
hopping The act of rapidly jumping from one place to another, typically on two legs. ■ "I'm hopping on one foot because I forgot my other shoe!"
hornet A small, angry insect with a very loud buzzing sound. ■ "I accidentally stepped on a hornet and now my foot is swollen like a balloon!"
instep A part of the human foot that is located between the big toe and the arch. ■ When hiking, it's important to pay attention to your insteps to avoid blisters.
jogging An activity in which a person runs at a moderate pace for exercise or recreation. ■ I enjoy jogging in the park every morning to start my day off on the right foot.
kick To suddenly and forcefully push something or someone away using your foot. ■ "I accidentally kicked the ball while playing soccer."
kicked verb to move something forward with your foot, typically in anger or frustration ■ He kicked the ball in frustration when he missed the goal.
lance A long, pointed stick used for piercing something. ■ He accidentally lanced his foot on a nail while riding his bike.
Masseur A person who gives massages, typically for relaxation or to improve circulation. ■ "I went to the spa and got a relaxing massage from a masseuse. She even gave me a little foot rub, which was amazing!"
monumentally To a great extent, often in a comically exaggerated way. ■ "He accidentally put his foot in it so monumentally that he had to apologize profusely."
paperboy A young man who delivers newspapers to households on foot. ■ "The paperboy always throws my newspaper right on the porch, but I never see him."
pebble A small, round stone that is often found on beaches. ■ "I was building a sandcastle at the beach, but I accidentally stepped on a pesky pebble and cut my foot!
Pedestrian An individual who moves about on foot, often with a slow and leisurely pace. ■ John was so unfit that he could barely walk a block without breaking into a sweat. He truly was a pedestrian among pedestrians.
pedestrians A group of people who are walking on foot instead of using a vehicle. ■ "I forgot my keys at home, so I had to walk back and forth like a pedestrian."
pedicures The act of cleaning and massaging the feet, usually involving the removal of nails. ■ "I don't understand why people pay so much for pedicures. A simple foot scrub at home is just as effective!"
Porcupine A small, spiny mammal with a long tail and sharp quills used for defense. ■ "I accidentally stepped on a porcupine and now I have quills in my foot! I guess that's what I get for not wearing boots."
Proves A word used to describe someone or something that is extremely unintelligent, foolish, or idiotic. ■ "That guy who always puts his shoe on the wrong foot proves he's not very bright."
rifle A long-barreled firearm that is used for hunting or target shooting. ■ "I can't believe you accidentally shot yourself in the foot with your own rifle! That's not even funny!"
ruler A long, thin piece of wood or metal used to measure things. ■ "I need a new ruler because my current one is so short it can't even measure my foot!
Running The act of moving quickly on foot, usually by both legs at the same time. ■ "I'm running to catch the bus," said the man, who was actually jogging in place while waiting for the bus to arrive."
shards Small pieces of glass or other hard material that are broken off into many sharp edges. ■ "She accidentally stepped on a shard of glass and cut her foot badly."
shoe A covering for the foot, typically made of leather and fastened with laces or buckles. ■ I can't believe I left my shoe on the roof!
shotgun A type of firearm that uses multiple pellets to shoot in many directions at once. ■ "I accidentally shot myself in the foot with a shotgun while trying to impress my friends by showing off my gun skills."
Soles The part of a shoe or boot that covers the bottom of the foot. ■ "I forgot my shoes at home and had to walk barefoot on the soles of my feet!
splinters Small, sharp pieces of wood or other materials that can cause pain when they get stuck in the skin. ■ "I stepped on a piece of wood and got a splinter in my foot! It was so painful!"
stepped The act of taking a step forward, typically by placing one foot in front of the other. ■ "I stepped in it again," said John, looking down at his muddy shoe.
tacks A small sharp point used to attach something together or hold something in place. ■ "I accidentally stepped on a tack while walking barefoot. Now my foot is throbbing like crazy!"
toe The part of a foot that's covered in toes. It's where you find your big toe and all the other little toes. ■ "I accidentally stubbed my toe on the coffee table while trying to catch my phone."
Tramp A person who travels around by foot, often as a way of life. ■ "I'm not a tramp, I just like to walk places."
Treatable An affliction or problem that can be cured with a large amount of money. ■ "I have a treatable case of athlete's foot, but it's going to cost me an arm and a leg."
Trek A journey on foot or by bicycle, typically over rugged terrain. ■ I forgot my map and ended up taking a trek through the woods for hours.
Try An attempt to do something, especially to overcome difficulty or failure. ■ I tried to make a sandwich with my foot, but it was too messy. Instead, I had to try again and use my hands.
urchin A small, spiny creature that lives in the sea and feeds on plankton. ■ I accidentally stepped on an urchin while snorkeling and now I have a painful sting on my foot.
absurd Something so unbelievable, illogical or exaggerated as to be laughable or ridiculous. ■ "I need to eat a 10-foot long sandwich for breakfast," he said. "That's absurd!"