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1 instep
['ɪnstep]nome (of foot, shoe) collo m.to have a high instep — [ person] avere il collo del piede alto; [ shoe] essere accollato
* * *['instep](the arched upper part of the foot: The strap of that shoe is too tight across the instep.) collo del piede* * *instep /ˈɪnstɛp/n.1 (anat.) collo del piede3 (zool.) cannone; stinco di equino.* * *['ɪnstep]nome (of foot, shoe) collo m.to have a high instep — [ person] avere il collo del piede alto; [ shoe] essere accollato
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2 instep in·step n
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3 ♦ inside
♦ inside (1) /ˈɪnsaɪd/A n.1 parte interna; (l') interno; (il) didentro: the inside of a trunk, l'interno di un baule; the inside of a curve, la parte interna d'una curva; ( calcio) with the inside of the instep, con l'interno del collo del piede; inside defender, difensore interno2 (fam.; anche pl.) (l') intestino; (il) ventre; (la) pancia (pop.): to have a pain in one's inside, avere mal di pancia3 (fam.) ciò che è segreto: to be on the inside, essere addentro le segrete cose; essere del giro, essere fra gli addetti ai lavoriB a. attr.1 interno; interiore; situato all'interno: the inside walls of a house, le pareti interne d'una casa2 intimo; riservato; segreto: inside knowledge, conoscenza intima; inside information, informazioni riservate; the inside story, la storia segreta ( di un avvenimento)● inside and out = inside out ► sotto □ (mecc.) inside caliper, compasso per interni □ ( slang USA) inside dope, informazioni riservate; retroscena □ ( calcio) inside forward, interno; mezzala □ ( di libro) inside-front cover, seconda di copertina □ ( rugby) inside half (o inside halfback), mediano di mischia □ inside job, reato (o colpo) compiuto con l'aiuto di un basista (o di una talpa) □ inside lane, (autom.) corsia esterna, corsia di destra ( nei paesi in cui il traffico tiene la destra); ( sport) corsia interna ( della pista) □ ( calcio) inside left, interno sinistro; centrosinistro □ ( slang) inside man, basista; talpa (fig.) □ inside out, alla rovescia, rovesciato, rivoltato; sottosopra; a fondo: You've put your socks on inside out, ti sei messo i calzini alla rovescia; I turned my flat inside out but couldn't find the earrings, misi sottosopra l'appartamento ma non riuscii a trovare gli orecchini; He knows his business inside out, conosce a fondo (o a menadito) il suo lavoro □ ( calcio) inside right, interno destro; centrodestro □ ( slang USA) inside stuff = inside dope ► sopra □ inside track, ( sport) corsia interna; (fig.) posizione di vantaggio □ ( boxe) inside work, lavoro per linee interne □ ( di manica, calzino, ecc.) turned inside out, rovesciato; rivoltato.♦ inside (2) /ˈɪnsaɪd/A avv.1 dentro; entro ( raro): Go inside, va' dentro!; Is the dog inside?, è dentro (o è in casa) il cane?B prep.1 dentro; all'interno di: Strangers are not allowed inside the building yard, gli estranei non sono ammessi dentro il cantiere● ( boxe) inside the limit, prima del limite □ ( USA) inside of, dentro (prep.) □ (fam.) inside of, entro (o in meno di): I'll do it inside of a week, lo farò in meno d'una settimana.
См. также в других словарях:
instep — mid 15c., apparently from IN (Cf. in) + STEP (Cf. step), though this hardly makes sense [Weekley]. An O.E. word for instep was fotwelm. M.E. also had a verb instep to track, trace (c.1400) … Etymology dictionary
Instep — In step, n. [Formerly also {instop}, {instup}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint. [1913 Webster] 2. The part of a shoe, boot, or stocking covering the instep[1]. [PJC] 3. That part of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
instep — ► NOUN ▪ the part of a person s foot between the ball and the ankle. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
instep — [in′step΄] n. [prob. IN 1 + STEP] 1. the top surface of the foot, between the ankle and the toes 2. the part of a shoe or stocking that covers this 3. the front part of the hind leg of a horse, between the hock and the pastern joint … English World dictionary
instep — UK [ˈɪnstep] / US [ˈɪnˌstep] noun [countable] Word forms instep : singular instep plural insteps a) the raised part in the middle of your foot b) the part of a shoe that fits your instep … English dictionary
instep — in|step [ˈınstep] n 1.) the raised part of your foot between your toes and your ↑ankle 2.) the part of a shoe that covers your instep … Dictionary of contemporary English
instep — noun Date: 15th century 1. the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint; especially its upper surface 2. the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep … New Collegiate Dictionary
instep — in|step [ ın,step ] noun count the raised part in the middle of your foot a. the part of a shoe that fits your instep … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
instep — [[t]ɪ̱nstep[/t]] insteps N COUNT Your instep is the middle part of your foot, where it arches upwards … English dictionary
instep — /ˈɪnstɛp / (say instep) noun 1. the curved inner surface of the human foot, between the big toe and the heel. 2. the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes. 3. the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this area. 4. the front of the… …
instep — n. 1 the inner arch of the foot between the toes and the ankle. 2 the part of a shoe etc. fitting over or under this. 3 a thing shaped like an instep. Etymology: 16th c.: ult. formed as IN (2) + STEP, but immed. orig. uncert … Useful english dictionary