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Definition of "splayfoot" []

  • A physical deformity characterized by abnormally flat and turned-out feet. (noun)
  • A foot so affected. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "splayfoot" in a sentence
  • "The other: a slender splayfoot chair of glossy cane curves, placed directly opposite the former, its frame from top to seat and from seat to base being varnished dark brown, its seat being a bright circle of white plaited rush."
  • "The Conformation class discusses conformation types such as base wide, splayfoot, cow hocked, narrow hips, buck kneed, standing under, straight behind, and camped behind."
  • "Mr.. Tiddy, to have his gentle tenor crushed to death in a glee by the heavy splayfoot of Mr. Tiddy's manly bass -- the thought was insufferable!"