1. a stock or frame that supports the foot of a piece of furniture or equipment
Usage: technical; often used in manufacturing and furniture design
2. a wooden block or support used in shoemaking to hold the shoe during construction
Usage: specialized; shoemaking and cobbling

Examples

• The footstock of the chair was reinforced with metal brackets.
• The cobbler placed the shoe on the footstock to begin repairs.
• The machine's footstock kept it stable on the workbench.
• A damaged footstock can affect the balance of the entire piece of furniture.