empeine — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
empeine is used for these senses in English:
- instep (anatomy) The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.
- upper (shoemaking) The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole.
- vamp The top part of a boot or shoe, above the sole and welt and in front of the ankle seam, that covers the instep and toes; the front part of an upper; the analogous part of a stocking. [from c. 1225]
upper — full definition
- adj Positioned higher, in rank, level, or physical location, than something else.
- noun The top part of a shoe, covering the foot above the sole.
- noun Informal: a stimulant drug, or anything that makes someone feel more energetic or cheerful.
vamp — full definition
- noun The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
- verb To improvise or throw something together, often to fill time (often "vamp up").
- noun A seductive woman who uses her charm to manipulate men.