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forefoot

forefoot

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The front part of the human foot that includes the toes and the ball
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔrˌfʊt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antepié
  • The athlete tested a new pair of shoes that provided extra support for her forefoot during training.
  • forefoot pain
  • pressure on the forefoot
  • forefoot deflection

Examples

  • Force deflection studies showed that about a 60 kg load to the forefoot was required to produce a 3 cm displacement.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The athlete or patient may complain of paroxysmal episodes of pain in the ball of the forefoot.

    Academic text (2002)
  • When running, focus on landing mid to forefoot instead of heel striking.

    Blog text (32)
  • Resist the temptation to drive through the heel or forefoot exclusively.

    Blog text (13)
  • Forefoot and toe injuries in children are usually caused by crushing or stubbing injuries.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Alteration in nerve physiology from injury causes pain in the forefoot at the affected interspace.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The stretching exercises consist of stabilizing the heel and gently pulling the forefoot into the corrected position.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The subject stood on the prosthetic forefoot while the sound foot was lifted off the ground (Figures 7a and 7b).

    Academic text (1990)
  • The forefoot adduction and hindfoot varus arc corrected before starting any correction of the heel cord equinus.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The hiker struggled with pain in his forefoot after walking for hours on the rough trail.

Surface Forms

forefoot singular
forefeet plural

Morphology

forefoot = fore + foot (transparent) = fore + foot

The sense denotes the front part of the foot and is a straightforward extension of 'fore' + 'foot'.

Etymology

Forefoot comes from the parts fore- 'front' and foot 'foot', just like forehead. So forefoot can also mean the front part of the foot—the toes and the ball—which help with walking and balance.