four foot
The term "four foot" has varied meanings in different contexts, ranging from measurements and rail transport to sports terminology.
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Definition
B1Measurement
(general)A length equal to 48 inches or 121.92 centimeters.
Example
- The table is exactly four foot long.
C1Rail Transport
(technical, colloquial)The space between the rails on a standard gauge railway line.
Example
- Maintenance workers inspected the four foot for any debris.
C1Sports
(technical)In curling, an area within the house, often referred to as the 4-foot circle.
Example
- The stone landed perfectly within the four foot.
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