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Meaning of toe in English
Pronunciation
/toʊ/
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Verb
toe
Definitions
1.
walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
Examples
« She toes inwards »
2.
drive obliquely
Examples
« toe a nail »
3.
hit (a golf ball) with the toe of the club
4.
drive (a golf ball) with the toe of the club
5.
touch with the toe
Noun
toe
Etymology
Old English tā, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tee and German Zeh, Zehe. Current senses of the verb date from the mid 19th century
Definitions
1.
one of the digits of the foot
2.
the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes
3.
forepart of a hoof
4.
(golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft
Qualitative Adjective
toe
Definitions
1.
having a toe or toes of a specified kind
Examples
« often used in combination »
« long-toed »
« five-toed »
Synonyms
pointy-toed
pointed-toe
square-toed
squared-toe
Antonyms
toeless