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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

hoof

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.