foot-sec|ond — «FUT SEHK uhnd», noun. 1. Physics. a unit of velocity equal to one linear foot per second, used in stating the velocity of a projectile. 2. a unit for measuring the flow of liquids, equal to a flow of one cubic foot per second. Abbr: f.s … Useful english dictionary
Linear — The word linear comes from the Latin word linearis , which means created by lines .In advanced mathematics, a linear map or function f ( x ) is a function which satisfies the following two properties:* Additivity (also called the superposition… … Wikipedia
foot — /foot/, n., pl. feet for 1 4, 8 11, 16, 19, 21; foots for 20; v. n. 1. (in vertebrates) the terminal part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves. 2. (in invertebrates) any part similar in position or function. 3.… … Universalium
Linear density — Linear density, linear mass density or linear mass is a measure of mass per unit of length, and it is a characteristic of strings or other one dimensional objects. The SI unit of linear density is the kilogram per metre (kg/m). It is defined… … Wikipedia
foot — ► NOUN (pl. feet) 1) the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person walks. 2) the base or bottom of something vertical. 3) the end of a bed where the occupant s feet normally rest. 4) a unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches … English terms dictionary
linear measure — n. 1. measurement of length, as distinguished from volume, weight, etc. 2. a system of measuring length, in which 12 inches = 1 foot or one in which 100 centimeters = 1 meter: see the table of weights and measures in the Reference Supplement … English World dictionary
linear measure — noun a unit of measurement of length • Syn: ↑linear unit • Hypernyms: ↑unit of measurement, ↑unit • Hyponyms: ↑long measure, ↑astronomy unit, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Foot (unit) — 1 foot = SI units 0.3048 m 304.8 mm US customary / Imperial units 0.333 yd 12 in A foot (plural: feet; abbreviation or symbol: ft or ′ (the prime symbol) is a unit of length in a number of different systems including … Wikipedia
foot — n. & v. n. (pl. feet) 1 a the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle. b the part of a sock etc. covering the foot. 2 a the lower or lowest part of anything, e.g. a mountain, a page, stairs, etc. b the lower end of a table. c the end of a bed… … Useful english dictionary
foot — {{11}}foot (n.) O.E. fot, from P.Gmc. *fot (Cf. O.S. fot, O.N. fotr, Du. voet, O.H.G. fuoz, Ger. Fuß, Goth. fotus foot ), from PIE *ped (Cf. Avestan pad ; Skt. pat, acc. padam foot; Gk … Etymology dictionary
