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- [spley-foo t]
- /ˈspleɪˌfʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spley-foo t]
- /ˈspleɪˌfʊt/
Definitions of splayfoot word
- noun plural splayfoot a broad, flat foot, especially one turned outward. 1
- noun plural splayfoot Pathology. this condition as a deformity in which the arch is very low or absent and weight is borne on the entire sole; flatfoot. 1
- adjective splayfoot of, relating to, or afflicted with splayfoot. 1
- adjective splayfoot clumsy or awkward. 1
- noun splayfoot a foot of which the toes are spread out, as in certain breeds of dog used in hunting waterfowl 0
- noun splayfoot a foot that is flat and turned outward 0
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Origin of splayfoot
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; splay + foot
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Parts of speech for Splayfoot
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splayfoot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
splayfoot usage trend in Literature
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