wrongfoot

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
  • (transitive) To catch (someone) off balance, off guard.
  • (transitive) To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.

Etymology

Compound from English wrong + English foot (walk, foot).

Origin

English

foot

Gloss

walk, foot

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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