instep — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

   Examples

   high instep

   arched instep

   More examples (3)

   injured instep

   The boot pressed uncomfortably against his instep.

   She kicked the ball with the inside of her instep.

2. A section of any footwear covering that part of the foot.

3. In horses, the hind leg from the ham to the pastern joint.

Noun

1. the arch of the foot

   Broader terms

   arch

2. the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot

   Broader terms

   covering