What does the word "foot" mean in regards to poetry?

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The standard types of feet in English poetry are the iamb, trochee, dactyl, anapest, spondee, and pyrrhic (two unstressed syllables).

Rajakvk answered Sep 24, 2017

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Its a measuring unit in poetry.

Manabu answered Sep 25, 2017

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