instep

See also in step

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈinˌstɛp/

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Noun

Singular instep

Plural insteps

1. An instep is the middle of the foot, between the toes and the ankle.

   He stepped on my shoe right where the laces are, but I was wearing them so he hurt my instep.

Parts of the foot (edit)

arch - back or top - ball - heel - instep - nail or toenail - sole - toe

Nearby parts: ankle - calf