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Pes

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

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Splayfoot 76% connected

A foot that is abnormally flattened and spread out; flat foot.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hallux 70% connected

The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe of birds.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Heel 70% connected

To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Instep 70% connected

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

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Sole 70% connected

Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea v…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Toe 70% connected

One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.

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Containing whole 3

Human 70% connected

Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human sha…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Leg 70% connected

A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Man 70% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Foot 92% 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,…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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