1
a(1)
: one of the terminal members of the vertebrate foot
(2)
: the fore end of a foot or hoof
b
: a terminal segment of a limb of an invertebrate
c
: the forepart of something worn on the foot
the toe of a boot
2
: a part that by its position or form is felt to resemble a toe
the toe of Italy
: such as
a
: a lateral projection at one end or between the ends of a piece (such as a rod or bolt)
b
: the lowest part (as of an embankment, dam, or cliff)
3
toed; toeing
1
: to touch, reach, or drive with the toe
toe a football
2
: to furnish with a toe
toe a sock
3
: to drive (something, such as a nail) obliquely
also
: to clinch or fasten by or with nails or rods so driven
1
: tiptoe
2
: to stand, walk, or be placed so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
toe in
Examples of toe in a Sentence
Noun
He felt the sand between his toes.
I accidentally stepped on her toe.
I stubbed my toe on the table's leg.
My sock has a hole in the toe.
the toe of her boot
the toe of the peninsula
Verb
She toed off her shoes.
The pitcher toed the rubber.
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Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
But by night’s end, the tycoon is found dead, sparking a murder mystery that will keep all of the guests on their toes.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Harris has worked to toe a narrow line — aligning herself with the Biden administration's successes, while distinguishing herself from pain points with voters.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
But by night’s end, the tycoon is found dead, sparking a murder mystery that will keep all of the guests on their toes.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
His beliefs put him and his team in the crosshairs of a government and a military who are becoming increasingly hostile to those who do not toe the party line.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Harris has worked to toe a narrow line — aligning herself with the Biden administration's successes, while distinguishing herself from pain points with voters.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toe. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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toe
1 of 2 noun1
a
: one of the jointed parts of the front end of a vertebrate foot
b
: the front end or part of a foot or hoof
c
: the front end or part of something worn on the foot
2
: something that resembles a toe
toe
2 of 2 verb
toed; toeing
: to touch, reach, or kick with the toes
Medical Definition
toe
noun
: one of the terminal members of a vertebrate's foot
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