"instep" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈinˌstɛp/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-instep.wav [UK] Forms: instep, insteps [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An instep is the middle of the foot, between the toes and the ankle.
    Sense id: simple-instep-en-noun-M2xSKvJ3
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        {
          "text": "He stepped on my shoe right where the laces are, but I was wearing them so he hurt my instep."
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