toe
/təʊ/
noun
Meaning
Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.
An equivalent part in an animal.
That part of a shoe or sock covering the toe.
Something resembling a toe, especially at the bottom or extreme end of something.
An advanced form of ballet primarily for the females, dancing ballet primarily using a Pointe shoe.
An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle with positive toe (or toe in) signifying that the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back and negative toe (or toe out) the opposite.
The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.
A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, such as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved.
A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.
The long side of an angled cut.
The upper end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the heel (lower end).
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.
To touch, tap or kick with the toes.
To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to.
"to toe the mark"
To fasten (a piece) by driving a fastener at a near-45-degree angle through the side (of the piece) into the piece to which it is to be fastened.
"The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill."
To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.