Typically, toe walking is simply a habit that develops when a child learns to walk. A short Achilles tendon. This tendon links the lower leg muscles to the back of the heel bone. If it's too short, it can prevent the heel from touching the ground.
- Comes from the knights whose lances were free for hire and who were not pledged to one master; originally, a freelance was a free companion or a person free of occupational or political party obligation or allegiance. See also related terms for hire.
(ËbÉfÉªn) n. 1. informal Brit a scientist, esp one carrying out military research. 2. a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field: a Treasury boffin. 3. informal someone who is considered to be very clever, often to the exclusion of all non-academic interests.