webfoot

American

[web-foot] / ˈwɛbˌfʊt /

noun

plural

webfeet

a foot with the toes joined by a web.
(initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of Oregon (used as a nickname).
an animal with webfeet.

webfoot British

/ ˈwɛbˌfʊt /

noun

zoology a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin
anatomy a foot having an abnormal membrane connecting adjacent toes

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Other Word Forms

web-footed adjective

Etymology

Origin of webfoot

First recorded in 1755–65; web + foot

Example Sentences

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He underestimated the webfoot qualities of the U.S. marines.

From Time Magazine Archive

Two webfoot brothers loved a fair Young lady, rich and good to see; And oh, her black abundant hair!

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn

It is, therefore, called a "webfoot" frog, but from which must not be inferred that it is "an Oregonian," for it is encountered so far only in Borneo.

From Lecture on Artificial Flight Given by request at the Academy of Natural Sciences by Krueger, Wm. G.

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