Footrope
(Foot"rope`) n. (Aut.) (a) The rope rigged below a yard, upon which men stand when reefing
or furling; — formerly called a horse. (b) That part of the boltrope to which the lower edge of a sail is
sewed.
Foots
(Foots) n. pl. The settlings of oil, molasses, etc., at the bottom of a barrel or hogshead. Simmonds.
Foot-sore
(Foot"-sore`) a. Having sore or tender feet, as by reason of much walking; as, foot-sore cattle.
Footstalk
(Foot"stalk`) n.
1. (Bot.) The stalk of a leaf or of flower; a petiole, pedicel, or reduncle.
2. (Zoöl.) (a) The peduncle or stem by which various marine animals are attached, as certain brachiopods
and goose barnacles. (b) The stem which supports which supports the eye in decapod Crustacea; eyestalk.
3. (Mach.) The lower part of a millstone spindle. It rests in a step. Knight.
Footstall
(Foot"stall`) n. [Cf. Pedestal.]
1. The stirrup of a woman's saddle.
2. (Arch.) The plinth or base of a pillar.
Footstep
(Foot"step`) n.
1. The mark or impression of the foot; a track; hence, visible sign of a course pursued; token; mark; as, the
footsteps of divine wisdom.
How on the faltering footsteps of decay
Youth presses.
Bryant. 2. An inclined plane under a hand printing press.
