Definition of TOE

toe

Plural: toes

Noun

  • one of the digits of the foot
  • the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes
  • forepart of a hoof
  • (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft
  • Each of the five digits on the end of the foot.
  • The equivalent part in an animal.
  • That part of a shoe or sock covering the toe.
  • Something resembling a toe, especially at the bottom or extreme end of something.
  • An advanced form of ballet primarily performed by women, wearing pointe shoes.
  • An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.
  • 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, such 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.
  • The long side of an angled cut.
  • The upper end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the heel (lower end).
  • A cameltoe.
  • Speed, energy, vigor.
  • a person

Verb

  • walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
    • "She toes inwards"
  • drive obliquely
    • "toe a nail"
  • hit (a golf ball) with the toe of the club
  • drive (a golf ball) with the toe of the club
  • touch with the toe
  • To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.
  • To touch, tap or kick with the toes.
  • To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to.
  • 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.
  • To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.

Examples

  • "The framers toed the irregular pieces into the sill."
  • "to have a lot of toe"

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English to, from Old English tā, (Mercian) tāhe, from Proto-West Germanic *taihā, from Proto-Germanic *taihwǭ, from *tīhwaną (“to show, announce”), from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (“to show”).
See also Dutch teen, German Zehe, Danish tå, Swedish tå; also Old English teōn (“to accuse”), German zeihen (“to accuse, blame”); also Hittite [script needed] (tekkuššāi), Latin dīcere (“to say”), digitus (“finger”), Ancient Greek δείκνυμι (deíknumi, “to point out, show”), Sanskrit दिदेष्टि (dídeṣṭi), दिशति (diśáti).

Synonyms

toenail

Antonyms

heel, tail

Scrabble Score: 3

toe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
toe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
toe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 3

toe is a valid Words With Friends word