underfoot

Definition of Underfoot in English :

1. underfoot

under the feet

Example Sentences:
'trampled the beans underfoot'
'green grass growing underfoot'

2. underfoot

in the way and hindering progress

Example Sentences:
'a house with children and pets and toys always underfoot'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Underfoot

adverb

1.

underneath the feet; on the ground

2.

in a position of subjugation or subservience

3.

in the way

adverb, adjective

1.

under the foot or feet

to trample flowers underfoot

2. US

in the way, as of one walking

adv.

1. Below or under the foot or feet; against the ground: trampled the plants underfoot.

2. At or under the foot or feet; on the ground: moist, cool, soft grass growing underfoot.

3. Hindering progress; in the way: pets, toys, and children underfoot.