stopa
- A term used in certain Slavic languages, such as Polish or Croatian, meaning 'foot' or 'base'. It often refers to the foot of a person or an animal, or the base/support of an object. nounThe statue's stopa was made of marble and stood firmly on the ground.He injured his stopa while hiking on uneven terrain.
- In some contexts, 'stopa' can refer to a foundational or supporting part of an object, similar to a 'foot' or 'base' in mechanical or architectural terms. nounThe engineer examined the stopa of the machine to ensure stability.The sculpture's stopa was intricately carved to resemble a natural foot.