Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rearfoot

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: rear-foot
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The rear of the foot (especially the side of the heel)

Example Sentences

"Although runners tend to be characterized as either rearfoot, midfoot or forefoot strikers, it is likely that most use all three kinds of strikes but in different proportions and contexts."

Etymology

From rear + foot.

Questions

What does rearfoot mean?: The rear of the foot (especially the side of the heel)
Where does rearfoot come from?: From rear + foot.

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