Clubfoot

Pronunciation: /ˈklʌb.fʊt/

Definitions of clubfoot

noun a deformity in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin was born with a clubfoot.

A2 The doctor recommended special shoes for the baby with clubfoot.

B1 Children with clubfoot may require physical therapy to improve mobility.

B2 Surgery is often necessary to correct severe cases of clubfoot.

C1 The orthopedic surgeon specializes in treating complex clubfoot deformities.

C2 Research on genetic factors influencing clubfoot development is ongoing.

Examples of clubfoot in a Sentence

formal Clubfoot is a congenital deformity where a baby is born with one or both feet turned inward and downward.

informal My cousin was born with clubfoot, but after treatment, he can now walk and run like any other kid.

slang I heard that guy has a clubfoot, but he's still the fastest runner on the team.

figurative His stubbornness was like a clubfoot, always holding him back from reaching his full potential.

Grammatical Forms of clubfoot

• plural: clubfeet
• comparative: more clubfooted
• superlative: most clubfooted
• present tense: clubfoot
• future tense: will clubfoot
• perfect tense: have clubfooted
• continuous tense: is clubfooting
• singular: clubfoot
• positive degree: clubfoot
• infinitive: to clubfoot
• gerund: clubfooting
• participle: clubfooted

Origin and Evolution of clubfoot

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'clubfoot' originates from the Old English word 'clufot', which combines 'clu' meaning lump or mass, and 'fot' meaning foot.

Evolution of the word: The term 'clubfoot' has evolved from a descriptive term for a foot deformity to a medical condition known as congenital talipes equinovarus, which is characterized by a foot that is twisted out of shape or position.