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Definition plantarflexion in British English

plantarflexion noun

noun
1

a movement of the foot towards the back of the leg (for example when standing on tiptoe)

Example

Plantarflexion is when you move your foot downwards, toward the floor, like a ballet dancer does when they are en pointe.

Definition plantarflexion in British English