Noun: flatfoot (flatfeet,flatfoots) 'flat,fût
- A foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
"flatfoot can cause discomfort and affect gait";
- splayfoot, pes planus
- 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