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Instep

The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint.

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Arch 76% connected

Any part of a curved line.

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Covering 76% connected

of Cover

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Boot 70% connected

Remedy; relief; amends; reparation; hence, one who brings relief.

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Foot 70% connected

The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal; esp., the part below the ankle or wrist; that part of an animal upon which it rests when standing,…

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Pes 70% connected

The distal segment of the hind limb of vertebrates, including the tarsus and foot.

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Shoe 70% connected

A covering for the human foot, usually made of leather, having a thick and somewhat stiff sole and a lighter top. It differs from a boot on not exten…

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Stocking 70% connected

of Stock

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