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Foot

A foot (plural: feet) is a body part on the end of a leg. It is used when walking, and is important for balance. It is also used to kick, in both fighting and sports like football.

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A foot is a measure of length. It is called a "foot" because it is about as long as a large man's foot. It is sometimes called a US foot because it is only really used in the USA now.

• 1 foot = 12 inches = 304.8 millimeters

In some countries, height is usually measured in feet and inches. If a person is "five foot eleven", this means that person is 5 feet and 11 inches, or about 180 centimeters, tall. The height is written as 5'11".

The abbreviation for "foot" is ' or ft. Other US units of measurement are also common.

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