footbinding
(foot-bind-ing)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the custom of applying tight binding to the feet of young girls to modify their shape and size, historically practiced in China.
Example Sentence
Footbinding was a tradition that significantly impacted the lives of many women in ancient China.
More Example Sentences
The practice of footbinding has been banned for many years due to its harmful effects.
Synonyms
foot compression; foot shaping; foot alteration
Antonyms
foot liberation; natural feet; unbound feet
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