Meaning & use
instep
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the arched upper part of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
See it in a sentence
The tight shoes pressed painfully against her instep.
Runners with a high instep sometimes need shoes with extra room on top.
A note on using this word
Commonly used by shoe fitters and podiatrists; don't confuse it with the 'arch,' which refers to the curve on the sole of the foot.
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