1
a(1)
: one of the terminal members of the vertebrate foot
(2)
: the fore end of a foot or hoof
b
: a terminal segment of a limb of an invertebrate
c
: the forepart of something worn on the foot
the toe of a boot
2
: a part that by its position or form is felt to resemble a toe
the toe of Italy
: such as
a
: a lateral projection at one end or between the ends of a piece (such as a rod or bolt)
b
: the lowest part (as of an embankment, dam, or cliff)
3
toed; toeing
1
: to touch, reach, or drive with the toe
toe a football
2
: to furnish with a toe
toe a sock
3
: to drive (something, such as a nail) obliquely
also
: to clinch or fasten by or with nails or rods so driven
1
: tiptoe
2
: to stand, walk, or be placed so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
toe in
Examples of toe in a Sentence
Noun
He felt the sand between his toes.
I accidentally stepped on her toe.
I stubbed my toe on the table's leg.
My sock has a hole in the toe.
the toe of her boot
the toe of the peninsula
Verb
She toed off her shoes.
The pitcher toed the rubber.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
He was dressed in black from neck to toe—black shirt, flared black pants, black socks, and black sneakers.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
In a Grossmont Hills League opener, Gonzalez toed the rubber and pitched a 1-0 complete game win over West Hills.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Baker knows that most women won’t wear the collection head to toe, but instead will mix it with other pieces in her wardrobe.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
He was dressed in black from neck to toe—black shirt, flared black pants, black socks, and black sneakers.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
As much as Chief Justice John Roberts would likely love to continue that approach and try to toe a line away from politics, that approach won't last forever, especially as Trump continues to test the constitutional limits.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
In a Grossmont Hills League opener, Gonzalez toed the rubber and pitched a 1-0 complete game win over West Hills.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toe. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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toe
1 of 2 noun1
a
: one of the jointed parts of the front end of a vertebrate foot
b
: the front end or part of a foot or hoof
c
: the front end or part of something worn on the foot
2
: something that resembles a toe
toe
2 of 2 verb
toed; toeing
: to touch, reach, or kick with the toes
Medical Definition
toe
noun
: one of the terminal members of a vertebrate's foot
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