Synonyms for foot

noun

1. A unit of measurement

   twelve inches, running foot, front foot, board foot, square foot, cubic foot.

2. End of the leg

   extremity, pedal extremity, pes (Latin), hoof, paw, pad, heel, sole, arch, instep, toes, dog*, tootsie*, kicker*, trotter*.

3. A foundation

   footing, base, bottom, pier; see foundation 2.

4. A metrical unit in verse

   measure, accent, interval, meter, duple meter, triple meter.

   Metrical feet include: iamb, dactyl, spondee, trochee, anapest, dipod, amphibrach.

on foot

on one's feet

1. standing, erect, vertical; see upright 1.

2. sound, settled, secure;

on the wrong foot

put one's best foot forward*

put one's foot down*

put one's foot in it<strong> or </strong>in one's mouth*

under foot