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on foot |
1. prep. Walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal |
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The pub's not far: let's go on foot. |
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2. prep. (of a person) Traveling without a vehicle. |
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He scouted out their encampment while they were sleeping. They were on foot, but with sledges. |
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on |
1. adj. In the state of being active, functioning or operating. |
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2. adj. Performing according to schedule. |
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Are we still on for tonight? |
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Is the show still on? |
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3. adj. (chiefly UK, informal, usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate. |
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foot |
1. n. A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg. |
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A spider has eight feet. |
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2. n. (anatomy) Specifically, a human foot, which is found below the ankle and is used for standing and walking. |
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Southern Italy is shaped like a foot. |
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3. n. (often used attributively) Travel by walking. |
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