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Toe has 13 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

one of the digits of the foot

"She carefully tied her shoelaces to make sure they were secure around each toe."

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2

the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes

"I need to buy new shoes because my old pair has worn out and no longer covers my toes properly."

toe
3

forepart of a hoof

"The farrier carefully trimmed the worn toe of the horse's front hoof to ensure it stood straight."

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4

(golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft

"The golfer adjusted his stance to ensure the ball struck squarely on the toe of the driver rather than its heel."

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5

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

"The physicist's latest paper attempts to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity under a single TOE framework."

6

Initialism of theory of everything.

In plain English: A toe is one of the small digits at the end of your foot that help you balance and push off when walking or running.

"She dropped her sock and stepped in something that made her wince when she put her toe down."

Verb
1

walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction

"She toes inwards"

toe
2

drive obliquely

"toe a nail"

3

hit (a golf ball) with the toe of the club

"The golfer accidentally struck the ball with the toe of his driver, sending it skidding straight into a bunker instead of soaring up the fairway."

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4

drive (a golf ball) with the toe of the club

"He had to adjust his stance because he kept hitting the shot with the toe of the driver instead of the sweet spot."

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5

touch with the toe

"She bent down to tie her shoe and accidentally touched the dog's nose with her toe."

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6

To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.

"The artisan carefully reinforced each sock's end by adding an extra patch of wool to protect it from wear."

In plain English: To toe means to step with your toes first, usually when you are walking carefully on something slippery or uneven.

"She carefully toes the line to make sure she doesn't step out of bounds."

Usage: Use this verb when describing the specific action of sewing or attaching fabric to cover the foot section of a sock or shoe. It is distinct from general terms like "finish," as it refers strictly to completing that particular part of the garment.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"My neighbor, Mr. Toe, was the first person to arrive at the charity gala last night."

Example Sentences
"She dropped her sock and stepped in something that made her wince when she put her toe down." noun
"The dog wagged its tail while keeping one front toe firmly planted on the floor mat." noun
"She quickly laced her sneakers to make sure neither toe was exposed during the long hike." noun
"He tapped his big toe against the doorframe in anticipation of the surprise party." noun
"She carefully toes the line to make sure she doesn't step out of bounds." verb
See Also
foot finger feet on foot steel toe boot dactylar didactylous quadridigitate
Related Terms
foot finger feet on foot steel toe boot dactylar didactylous quadridigitate toenail acrokeratosis digitigrade digitule toesies ballet flat projection pentadactyly toe to toe on point odd toed digit
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
digit extremity covering body part part walk force hit touch
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
big toe hammertoe little toe

Origin

The word "toe" comes from Old English tā, which originally meant "to show" or "announce." It traveled into modern English through Middle English while its meaning shifted to refer specifically to the body part.

Rhyming Words
otoe tiptoe wantoe toetoe crowtoe deertoe big toe potatoe kakatoe tip toe tippytoe tommytoe peekytoe shelltoe cameltoe peep toe stub toe turf toe thumb toe great toe
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