elephant's foot
The term "elephant's foot" can refer to various plants, a type of nuclear meltdown byproduct, or even a piece of furniture, depending on the context.
Definition
B2Botany
(technical)A plant with a thick, rounded base resembling the foot of an elephant, often from the genus Elephantopus or species such as Dioscorea elephantipes.
Example
- The Dioscorea elephantipes, commonly known as elephant's foot, is prized for its unique appearance.
C1Nuclear
(technical, historical)A mass of solidified molten materials formed during a nuclear reactor meltdown, notably found at the Chernobyl disaster site.
Example
- The Elephant's Foot at Chernobyl remains highly radioactive and dangerous to this day.
B1Furniture
(informal)A type of step stool with spring-loaded castors that make it easy to move around.
Example
- She used an elephant's foot to reach the top shelf in the library.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "elephant's foot":
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