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Noun: flatfoot (flatfeet,flatfoots)  'flat,fût
  1. A foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
    "flatfoot can cause discomfort and affect gait";
    - splayfoot, pes planus
     
  2. A policeman who patrols a given region
    "The flatfoot walked his beat, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity"

Derived forms: flatfoots, flatfeet

Type of: foot, human foot, law officer, peace officer, pes

Encyclopedia: Flatfoot