toe
noun
- 1
Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.
- 2
An 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
An advanced form of ballet primarily for the females, dancing ballet primarily using a Pointe shoe.
- 6
An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle with positive toe (or toe in) signifying that the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back and negative toe (or toe out) the opposite.
- 7
The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step.
- 8
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.
- 9
A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.
- 10
The long side of an angled cut.
- 11
The upper end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the heel (lower end).
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.
- 2
To touch, tap or kick with the toes.
- 3
To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to.
“to toe the mark”
- 4
To fasten (a piece) by driving a fastener at a near-45-degree angle through the side (of the piece) into the piece to which it is to be fastened.
“The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill.”
- 5
To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.
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