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unfooted

UK
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
unfootedadjective
UK
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
Translations
sans base
The unfooted sculpture seemed to defy gravity as it balanced precariously on the edge of the table.
La sculpture sans base semblait défier la gravité en équilibre précaire au bord de la table.
Additional translations
sans pieds métriquesVersification.
Definitions
Lacking a base or foundation; not having feet or a stable support.
The unfooted sculpture seemed to defy gravity as it balanced precariously on the edge of the table.
In poetry, lacking one or more metrical feet; not conforming to the expected scansion.
The last line of the stanza is unfooted, giving the poem an intentionally jarring rhythm.
unfootedpast participle
UK
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
Used chiefly as a past-participle adjective, e.g. ‘the horses were unfooted before being turned out’
Translations
déferréPour un cheval.
With their shoes pulled off, the unfooted horses padded softly across the meadow.
Leurs fers ayant été retirés, les chevaux déferrés traversaient doucement la prairie.
Definitions
Having had its foot, feet, or supporting base removed; deprived of footing.
With their shoes pulled off, the unfooted horses padded softly across the meadow.
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