one of the digits of the foot
"She carefully tied her shoelaces to make sure they were secure around each toe."
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."
forepart of a hoof
"The farrier carefully trimmed the worn toe of the horse's front hoof to ensure it stood straight."
(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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
touch with the toe
"She bent down to tie her shoe and accidentally touched the dog's nose with her toe."
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.
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Toe, was the first person to arrive at the charity gala last night."
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.