Defn: A unit of energy, or work, being equal to the work done in raising one pound avoirdupois against the force of gravity the height of one foot.
FOOT POUNDAL
Foot" pound`al. (Mech.)
Defn: A unit of energy or work, equal to the work done in moving a body through one foot against the force of one poundal.
FOOTPRINT
Foot"print`, n.
Defn: The impression of the foot; a trace or footmark; as,
"Footprints of the Creator."
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.
Defn: The settlings of oil, molasses, etc., at the bottom of a barrel or hogshead. Simmonds.
FOOT-SORE
Foot"-sore`, a.
Defn: Having sore or tender feet, as by reason of much walking; as, foot-sore cattle.