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instep
noun in·step \ˈin-ˌstep\
: the raised middle part of the top of your foot between the toes and the ankle
: the part of a shoe, sock, etc., that fits over the instep
Full Definition of INSTEP
1
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint; especially : its upper surface
2
: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
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15th century
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instep
noun in·step \ˈin-ˌstep\
Definition of INSTEP for Kids
: the arched middle part of the human foot between the ankle and the toes
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instep
noun in·step \ˈin-ˌstep\
Medical Definition of INSTEP
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint; especially : its upper surface
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