What is another word for pes?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛs] (IPA)

The word "pes" is defined as a Latin word meaning foot. Its synonyms include foot, paw, hooves, and trotter. These words are used to describe the body part that animals and humans use for locomotion. While they all relate to the foot, they differ in how they are used. For instance, paw is used to describe the foot of an animal like a cat or dog, hooves refer to the foot of horses or cattle, while trotter is used to describe the foot of pigs or cows. In essence, these synonyms allow individuals to use a more precise word to describe the type of foot being referenced.

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What are the hypernyms for Pes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    anatomy, foot, limb, measurement unit, animal part, human body part.

Usage examples for Pes

My gammer sat her down on her pes, and bad me reach thy breeches, And by and by-a vengeance in it!
"Gammer Gurton's Needle"
Mr. S. Mr. of Art
In pes equinus, the iron is let into the back of the heel and extends forwards into the waist of the boot, to keep the foot at right angles to the leg and to relax the weak extensor muscles.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
In pes equinus the foot is in the position of plantar-flexion, and the patient walks on the toes.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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