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Toe

/təʊ/

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

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📖 Definitions of "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.

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."

🔄 Synonyms of "Toe"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
square-toed	(dated, derogatory or humorous) stuffy; precise
toed	(chiefly in combination) Having (a specified number or type of) toes.
pointy-toed	having a pointed toe
pointed-toe	having a pointed toe
squared-toe	having a square toe

↔️ Antonyms of "Toe"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
toeless	Without toes.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Toe"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
square-toed	(dated, derogatory or humorous) stuffy; precise
pointed-toe	having a pointed toe
pointy-toed	having a pointed toe
squared-toe	having a square toe
footingnoun	A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
feetnoun	(obsolete) Fact; performance; feat.
tipnoun	The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
foreheadnoun	(countable) The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
footholdnoun	(by extension) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
walknoun	A trip made by walking.
footernoun	(computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)
pinchnoun	The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
kicknoun	A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.
bendnoun	A curve.
skidnoun	An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or other vehicle.
petnoun	An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
skatenoun	A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
skatingnoun	The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
piggienoun	Alternative spelling of piggy. [(childish) A pig (the animal).]
piednoun	Initialism of pornography-induced erectile dysfunction.