flatfoot

/flæt fʊt/
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Other forms: flatfeet; flatfoots

Definitions of flatfoot
  1. noun
    a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
    synonyms: pes planus, splayfoot
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    type of:
    foot, human foot, pes
    the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
  2. noun
    a policeman who patrols a given region
    synonyms: patrolman
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    type of:
    law officer, lawman, peace officer
    an officer of the law
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