Definition of toe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
digiteach of the digits on the foot of a human or animal
- She stubbed her toe on the door frame..
2.
clothingfront section of footwear covering the foot's digits
- The shoe's toe was scuffed.
3.
automotiveTECH. alignment of the wheels of a vehicleTECH.
- The car's toe was misaligned.
4.
toolsTECH. the upper end of an axehead's cutting edgeTECH.
- The axe's toe was sharp.
Verb
1.
movementtr. touch or kick with the toestr.
- He toed the ball gently into the goal.
2.
walking mannerintr. walk carefully or stealthilyintr.
- He toed his way through the dark room without making a sound..
3.
walkingintr. walk with toes pointing in a specified directionintr.
- She toed inward as she walked.
4.
constructiontr. TECH. fasten by driving a fastener at an angletr. TECH.
- The carpenter toed the beam into place.
Images of toe
the upper end of an axehead's cutting edge
Expressions with toe
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cheesy substance found between toes
He cleaned the toe cheese from between his toes.
have toes point away from each other
When standing, some people naturally toe out.
identifying label on a deceased person's toe
The detective checked the toe tag for identification.
completely covering or affecting the whole body
She was dressed in red from head to toe.
try something cautiously before fully committing
She decided to put her toe in the water before joining the new project.
start something new carefully and slowly
She decided to dip her toe in the art world.
follow rules or expectations strictly
He always toes the line at work.
follow the official rules or opinions of a group
He always toes the party line during debates.
try something new carefully or slowly
She decided to dip a toe into painting.
in direct opposition or conflict
The rivals went toe to toe in the debate.
meet expectations or standards
Students are expected to toe the mark in their studies.
largest toe on the human foot
He stubbed his big toe on the table.
smallest toe on the human foot
She stubbed her little toe on the table.
hit one's toe against something hard
I stubbed my toe on the table leg.
ring worn on a toe for decoration or tradition
She wore a silver toe ring at the beach.
special shoes for ballet dancers to stand on toes
She bought new toe shoes for her ballet class.
the fifth toe on the foot
He painted his pinky toe a bright red color.
having a sharply tapered toe area
She wore elegant pointed-toe heels to the party.
having a flat straight edge at the toe
He wore squared-toe boots to the party.
sticky matter between toes
He cleaned the toe jam after a long day.
song or tune that makes you want to tap your toes
That new jazz song is a real toe tapper.
game with crosses and circles on a grid
We played tic-tac-toe during the break.
largest and innermost toe on the human foot
He stubbed his great toe on the door.
pedicure or cosmetic treatment for the toes
She went to the salon for a toe job.
Origin of toe
Old English, ta (toe)
Terms with toe included in their meaning
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body
child's word for a toe
accident
accidentally strike one's toe against a hard object
tic-tac-toe
two-player paper-and-pencil game where players mark three-in-a-row
bird toe
curved pointed nail on animal's foot
injury
injure a finger or toe by compression
body position
lying fully stretched on a surface from head to toe
toe
smallest toe on the human foot
cosmetics
part of a nail extending beyond the fingertip or toe tip
dance
shoe with a hard toe for ballet dancing
games
tie game in tic-tac-toe
medical
finger or toe in humans
medical
bone in a finger or toe
small toe
smallest toe on the foot
amphibian
arboreal frog with adhesive toe pads
animal
any arboreal toad with adhesive toe disks
toe alignment
deviation of big toe towards other toes
joint pain
painful swelling of the big toe joint
fashion
type of shoe with a toe cap that has a decorative edge
medical
muscle in the foot moving the big toe away
medical
corn or sore on the toe or finger
medical
finger or toe
medical
inflammation of an entire finger or toe
clothing
shoes with a lower heel than toe for comfort
medical
foot deformity causing toe-walking
Examples of toe in a sentence
He painted his toenail a bright color. The sock's toe had a hole in it. She admired the intricate design on the toe of her shoe. Proper toe adjustment improves tire lifespan. The mechanic checked the toe during the service. The craftsman inspected the axe's toe for damage.
The blacksmith sharpened the toe of the axe. She toed the line carefully to avoid any mistakes. The dancer toed the edge of the stage gracefully. She toed across the creaky floor to avoid waking anyone. They toed silently past the sleeping guard. The toddler toed outward in her new shoes. He toed inward slightly after the long hike. He toed the nail to secure the frame. The worker toed the screws for better stability.
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- French:orteil, frapper du bout du pied, ...
- German:Zeh, antippen, ...
- Italian:dito, toccare, ...
- Spanish:dedo, tocar con los dedos del pie, ...
- Portuguese:dedo, tocar com os dedos dos pés, ...
- Chinese:脚趾, 用脚趾踢, ...
- Japanese:足の指, つま先で触れる, ...
- Arabic:إِصْبَع القَدَم, لَمَسَ بِقَدَمِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:אֶצְבַּע, לִבְעֹט קַלּוֹת בִּקְצֵה כַּף הָרֶגֶל, ...
- Russian:палец ноги, ударить, ...
- Ukrainian:палець ноги, торкатися пальцями ніг, ...
- Hindi:पैर की उँगली, छूना, ...
Definition of TOE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: theory of everythingTECH. theory that explains all physical forces togetherTECH.
- Scientists are searching for a TOE in physics.
2.
acr: table of organization and equipmentTECH. list showing military units and equipmentTECH.
- The TOE was updated for the new mission.
Origin of TOE
Old English ta (toe)
Examples of TOE in a sentence
The quest for a TOE drives much of modern theoretical physics. The general reviewed the TOE before deployment. Changes in the TOE were necessary for efficiency.
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- French:théorie du tout, TOE, ...
- German:Weltformel, TOE, ...
- Italian:TOE, tabella di organizzazione ed equipaggiamento, ...
- Spanish:teoría del todo, tabla de organización y equipo, ...
- Portuguese:teoria de tudo, TOM, ...
- Chinese:万有理论, 编制表, ...
- Japanese:万物の理論, 編制表, ...
- Arabic:نَظَرِيَّة كُلِّ شَيْء, جدول التنظيم والتجهيز, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹרַת הַכּוֹל, טַבְלַת אִרְגוּן וְצִיּוּד, ...
- Russian:ТОЕ, Табель организации и оснащения, ...
- Ukrainian:теорія всього, Табель організації та оснащення, ...
- Hindi:सर्वव्यापी सिद्धांत, संगठन और उपकरण तालिका, ...
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