- the ball of the foot
- the rounded protuberant part of the foot at the base of the big toe.→ ball
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the ball of the foot
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the ball of the foot — ► the ball of the foot the rounded part of the foot at the base of the big toe. Main Entry: ↑ball … English terms dictionary
ball-and-claw foot — ball′ and claw′ foot n. fur a furniture foot having the form of a bird s claw grasping a ball • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
ball-and-claw foot — noun : claw and ball foot * * * /bawl euhn klaw /, Furniture. a foot having the form of a bird s claw grasping a ball. Also called claw and ball foot. [1900 05] … Useful english dictionary
ball-and-claw foot — /bawl euhn klaw /, Furniture. a foot having the form of a bird s claw grasping a ball. Also called claw and ball foot. [1900 05] * * * … Universalium
Ball change — is a dance move that consists of two steps: a partial weight transfer on the ball of a foot (placed e.g., behind), followed by a step on the other foot. This action has a syncopated feeling and counted 1, or 2, or a1, or a2, etc., i.e., the ball… … Wikipedia
Ball badminton — is an indigenous sport of India. It is a racquet game played with a woolen ball upon a court of fixed dimensions. This game was played as early as 1856 by the royal family in Tanjore, capital of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, India. The game… … Wikipedia
ball — Ⅰ. ball [1] ► NOUN 1) a solid or hollow sphere, especially one that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game. 2) a single throw or kick of the ball in a game. 3) N. Amer. a game played with a ball, especially baseball. ► VERB ▪ squeeze or form into a… … English terms dictionary
The Vatican — The Vatican † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Vatican This subject will be treated under the following heads: I. Introduction; II. Architectural History of the Vatican Palace; III. Description of the Palace; IV. Description of the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Foot type — is determined by the shape and structure of the foot. Foot type affects the reduction of impact on the foot while walking, jogging, or running. Specifically the shape of the arch causes different levels of pronation in feet.PronationPronation is… … Wikipedia
Ball — (b[add]l), n. [OE. bal, balle; akin to OHG. balla, palla, G. ball, Icel. b[ o]llr, ball; cf. F. balle. Cf. 1st {Bale}, n., {Pallmall}.] 1. Any round or roundish body or mass; a sphere or globe; as, a ball of twine; a ball of snow. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
