Forefoot
noun
The front part of a person's or animal's foot.
He landed on the forefoot while jumping off the swing.
Often appears as...
- land on forefoot
- put pressure on forefoot
noun
In an animal with four legs, one of the two front feet.
The horse injured its right forefoot during the race.
Often appears as...
- injure the forefoot
- bandage the forefoot
noun
The front part of a shoe's insole where the ball of the foot rests.
The forefoot of the shoe is well cushioned for comfort.
Often appears as...
- cushioned forefoot
- wide forefoot
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The lower part of a boat or ship's stem, the forward part of the keel.
The ice caused damage to the ship's forefoot.
Often appears as...
- damage to forefoot
- inspect the forefoot
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The front part of a person's or animal's foot.
He landed on the forefoot while jumping off the swing.
Often appears as...
- land on forefoot
- put pressure on forefoot
noun
In an animal with four legs, one of the two front feet.
The horse injured its right forefoot during the race.
Often appears as...
- injure the forefoot
- bandage the forefoot
noun
The front part of a shoe's insole where the ball of the foot rests.
The forefoot of the shoe is well cushioned for comfort.
Often appears as...
- cushioned forefoot
- wide forefoot
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The lower part of a boat or ship's stem, the forward part of the keel.
The ice caused damage to the ship's forefoot.
Often appears as...
- damage to forefoot
- inspect the forefoot
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Human Anatomy
Remember 'forefoot' relates to the front part of our foot, near the toes, not the heel.
He felt a stone pressing against his forefoot as he walked barefoot.
Pro Tip 2/2Biomechanics Term
In running or walking, 'forefoot' striking reduces impact by avoiding heel strike.
Forefoot runners often experience fewer knee problems.
Pro Tip 1/2Human Anatomy
Remember 'forefoot' relates to the front part of our foot, near the toes, not the heel.
He felt a stone pressing against his forefoot as he walked barefoot.
Pro Tip 2/2Biomechanics Term
In running or walking, 'forefoot' striking reduces impact by avoiding heel strike.
Forefoot runners often experience fewer knee problems.
Pro Tip 1/2Human Anatomy
Remember 'forefoot' relates to the front part of our foot, near the toes, not the heel.
He felt a stone pressing against his forefoot as he walked barefoot.
Pro Tip 2/2Biomechanics Term
In running or walking, 'forefoot' striking reduces impact by avoiding heel strike.
Forefoot runners often experience fewer knee problems.
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Is It Possible to Run a...
become injured than the forefoot strikers and it's not like we're still chasing down antelope with Spears modern human life involves lots of sitting down as well as a sort of false sense of support when we run in big cushy shoes if we're ever going to break two hours we need to rethink the precise skills
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Is It Possible to Run a...
become injured than the forefoot strikers and it's not like we're still chasing down antelope with Spears modern human life involves lots of sitting down as well as a sort of false sense of support when we run in big cushy shoes if we're ever going to break two hours we need to rethink the precise skills
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