Definition of "clubfoot" [club•foot]

• A congenital deformity of the foot, usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle, heel, and toes. Also called talipes. (noun)
• A foot so deformed. (noun)

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• "It is also commonly seen as an accompaniment of that faulty conformation called clubfoot, in which the toe of the wall is perpendicular and short, and the heels high -- a condition most often seen in the mule, especially in the hind feet."
• "(HealthDay News) -- A clubfoot is a birth defect that's characterized by a foot that is turned abnormally to the side."
• "She does her best to lead a normal life, which is difficult when your legs are tree trunks and you also have what’s called a clubfoot, which is essentially a foot that is turned backwards."