webfoot

English

Etymology

Alteration of earlier webbed foot, re-analysed as web +‎ foot.

Noun

webfoot (plural webfoots or webfeet)

  1. (plural "webfeet") A foot that has toes connected by folds of skin.
    Synonym: webbed foot
    The Newfoundland dog has webfeet.
  2. (plural "webfoots") A web-footed animal.
    Synonym: webfooter
    The Newfoundland dog is a webfoot.
    • 2004, Beth Yockey, Ross Yockey, Strictly for the Birds, page 7:
      Etta smiled, remembering Cal Albatross back then, patiently helping the webfoots perfect their diving and swimming skills. She watched him stretch his long supple wings in the afternoon sunlight […]

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