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flatfoot
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flat·foot  (fltft)
n.
1. pl. flat·feet (-ft) A condition in which the arch of the foot is abnormally flattened down so that the entire sole makes contact with the ground.
2. pl. flat·foots
a. Informal A person with flat feet.
b. Slang A police officer.
intr.v. flat·foot·ed, flat·foot·ing, flat·foots
To walk in a flat-footed manner: "He flatfooted along, twirling his club" (James T. Farrell).
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.flatfootflatfoot - a policeman who patrols a given region
patrolman
law officer, lawman, peace officer - an officer of the law
2.flatfootflatfoot - a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
pes planus, splayfoot
foot, human foot, pes - the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot"


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