Meaning

Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot..

Definitions by Sense

1. Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot.
2. The equivalent part in an animal.
3. That part of a shoe or sock covering the toe.
4. Something resembling a toe, especially at the bottom or extreme end of something.
5. (dance, uncountable) An advanced form of ballet primarily performed by women, wearing pointe shoes.
6. (automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.
7. (engineering) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.
8. (engineering) 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.

Example Sentences

An old traditional prescription for provoking erotic inclinations ran as follows, The toe of the foot of a man, anointed with oil, or honey, or the ashes of a weasel.

(golf) the extreme end of the head of a club.

(hurling) the end of a hurley.

(cricket) the tip of the bat farthest from the handle

(kayaking) the bow; the front of the kayak.

(geology) a bulbous protrusion at the front of a lava flow or landslide.

to have a lot of toe

"Here's ten shillings for you, but I'm going to toe your backside first!" said Manna. And the Dane let him kick away; his yellow teeth gleamed in a servile grin and then he clutched at the money.

Word Forms

• toes
• toeing
• toed

Synonyms for toe

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When Should You Use Toe?

Use toe when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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