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noun
A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
A person having the above condition.
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noun
(plural typically flatfoots) A policeman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, colloquial, derogatory
Topics: government, law-enforcement
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noun
A sailor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal, slang
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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verb
To walk around in the course of work, especially when investigating.
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verb
To dance in the style of Appalachian clogging.
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verb
To gulp an entire drink (bottle, glass, can, etc.) without pausing between swallows.
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verb
To perform an action inefficiently or awkwardly.
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verb
To wrong-foot.
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noun
a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: splayfoot, pes planus
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Broader terms: foot, human foot, pes
noun
a policeman who patrols a given region
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: patrolman
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Broader terms: lawman, law officer, peace officer
History
From flat + foot. Piecewise doublet of platypus.
Across languages
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