toe

[toe]

One of the digits of the foot

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One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.

Noun
the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes

Noun
(golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft

Noun
one of the digits of the foot

Noun
forepart of a hoof

Verb
touch with the toe

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Verb
drive (a golf ball) with the toe of the club

Verb
hit (a golf ball) with the toe of the club

Verb
drive obliquely; "toe a nail"

Verb
walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction; "She toes inwards"

Adjective
having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination; "long-toed"; "five-toed"


n.
One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.

n.
The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal.

n.
Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.

n.
The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.

n.
A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved.

n.
A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.

v. t.
To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.

v. i.
To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way).


Toe

Toe , n. [OE. too, taa, AS. t'be; akin to D. teen, G. zehe, OHG. z'c7ha, Icel. t'be, Sw. t'86, Dan. taa; of uncertain origin. 'fb60.] 1. (Anat.) One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal. "Each one, tripping on his toe." Shak. 2. (Zo'94l.) The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal. 3. Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate. 4. (Mach.) (a) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step. (b) A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved. (c) A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece. Toe biter (Zo'94l.), a tadpole; a polliwig. -- Toe drop (Med.), a morbid condition of the foot in which the toe is depressed and the heel elevated, as in talipes equinus. See Talipes.

Toe

Toe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Toed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Toeing.] To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.

Toe

Toe, v. i. To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way). To toe in, to stand or carry the feet in such a way that the toes of either foot incline toward the other. -- To toe out, to have the toes of each foot, in standing or walking, incline from the other foot.

One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.

To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.

To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way).

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Usage Examples

Is anyone serious about the politics of happiness? David Cameron dipped a toe in the water, using the word lightly, but denying the hard policies it implies. Labour shies away from it, but should take up the challenge.

In our minds, love and lust are really separated. It's hard to find someone that can be kind and you can trust enough to leave your kids with, and isn't afraid to throw her man up against the wall and lick him from head to toe.

Misspelled Form

toe, rtoe, 5toe, 6toe, ytoe, gtoe, roe, 5oe, 6oe, yoe, goe, troe, t5oe, t6oe, tyoe, tgoe, tioe, t9oe, t0oe, tpoe, tloe, tie, t9e, t0e, tpe, tle, toie, to9e, to0e, tope, tole, towe, to3e, to4e, tore, tose, tode, tow, to3, to4, tor, tos, tod, toew, toe3, toe4, toer, toes, toed.

Other Usage Examples

I'm a jewelry girl. I became with friends with designer Irene Neuwirth a few years ago. At that point, I just used to wear my wedding rings. Very low key. Now, if I could, I'd be draped from head to toe in her jewelry all the time. Everything she makes is beautiful.

He put a ring in the toe of a stocking. On Christmas Eve, we opened our stockings and it was there at the bottom of the toe. Then he got down on his knees and he was shaking.

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