Toe

Quick meaning: Toe is a noun meaning Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The equivalent part in an animal.
2. That part of a shoe or sock covering the toe.
3. Something resembling a toe, especially at the bottom or extreme end of something.
4. (dance, uncountable) An advanced form of ballet primarily performed by women, wearing pointe shoes.
5. (engineering) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.
6. (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.
7. (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.

Example Sentences

to have a lot of toe

(hurling) the end of a hurley.

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

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

Word Forms

• toes
• toeing
• toed

Synonyms for toe

Depending on context, synonyms include square-toed, toed.

Antonyms for toe

Common opposites include heel, tail.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include square-toed, footing, feet, tip, forehead, foothold.

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