foot

foot is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal; esp., the part below the ankle or wrist; that part of an animal upon which it rests when standing, or moves. See Manus, and Pes.

[2] The muscular locomotive organ of a mollusk. It is a median organ arising from the ventral region of body, often in the form of a flat disk, as in snails. See Illust. of Buccinum.

[3] That which corresponds to the foot of a man or animal; as, the foot of a table; the foot of a stocking.

[4] The lowest part or base; the ground part; the bottom, as of a mountain or column; also, the last of a row or series; the end or extremity, esp. if associated with inferiority; as, the foot of a hill; the foot of the procession; the foot of a class; the foot of the bed. And now at foot Of heaven`s ascent they lift their feet. Milton.

[5] Fundamental principle; basis; plan; -- used only in the singular. Answer directly upon the foot of dry reason. Berkeley.

[6] Recognized condition; rank; footing; -- used only in the singular. [R.] As to his being on the foot of a servant. Walpole.

[7] A measure of length equivalent to twelve inches; one third of a yard. See Yard.

[8] Soldiers who march and fight on foot; the infantry, usually designated as the foot, in distinction from the cavalry. "Both horse and foot." Milton.

[9] A combination of syllables consisting a metrical element of a verse, the syllables being formerly distinguished by their quantity or length, but in modern poetry by the accent.

[10] The lower edge of a sail.