instep

UK
/ˈɪn.stɛp/
US
/ˈɪn.stɛp/

Translations

instepnoun
insteps
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.stɛp/
US
/ˈɪn.stɛp/
The shoe was too tight around the instep.
Обувь была слишком тесной в области подъема.
Additional translations
подъем стопы
свод стопы
Synonyms
top of the foot
instepadjective
UK
/ˈɪn.stɛp/
US
/ˈɪn.stɛp/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "instep strap").

Definitions

instepnoun
The arched middle part of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
She felt a sharp pain in her instep after stepping on a small rock.
The section of a shoe or sock that lies over and protects the top arch of the foot.
The instep of her hiking boot rubbed against her skin, causing a blister.
instepadjective
Relating to, located at, or designed for the instep of the foot.
The sandal has an instep strap for added support.