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Meaning of 'toe' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Toe [ n.]
- One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.
- The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal.
- Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.
- 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, 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.
2 . Toe [ v. i.]
- To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way).
3 . Toe [ v. t.]
- To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.

Meaning of 'toe' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . toe [ v]
Meaning (1):
- walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
Example in sentence:
  • She toes inwards
Meaning (2):
- drive obliquely
Example in sentence:
  • toe a nail

Nearby Words:

toed toeing

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