front foot

plural front feet

1. ball gamesThe batsman's foot farthest from his wicket.
2. businessThe width, in feet, of the front of a property.

   Land is frequently sold by the front foot or by the square foot of land area.

   2002, Ralph Tamper, Mastering Real Estate Mathematics, page 109

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   Figures represent value of corners, for lot of average width and depth, in dollars per front foot.

   2021, Richard M. Hurd, Principles of City Land Values

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front, foot.

   The hitter should be sure the front foot and front side are not open toward the pitcher.

   2001, Mark Johnson, Jack Leggett, John Winkin, Baseball Skills and Drills, page 18

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   The front foot main pad is broader on the leading edge, when compared with that of the hind foot. The front foot toes are slightly more splayed than those of the hind foot, where they are arranged more tightly together.

   2017, Alex van den Heever, Tracker Manual