Definition
Definition of toeing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
alignmentTECH. aligned with toes pointing inward or outwardTECH.
- The car's toeing alignment was slightly off.
2.
medicalRare characterized by toe-like projections or featuresRare
- The toeing design of the shoe provides extra grip.
Origin of toeing
Old English, ta (toe) + ing (present participle)
Examples of toeing in a sentence
Toeing issues can cause uneven tire wear. The toeing pattern on the tires improved traction. Architects admired the toeing features of the new building.
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- French:de réglage du pincement, en forme d'orteil, ...
- German:Spureinstellung, zehenartig, ...
- Italian:allineato, digitiforme, ...
- Spanish:de los dedos, con proyecciones similares a dedos, ...
- Portuguese:desalinhado, com projeções tipo dedos dos pés, ...
- Chinese:脚趾对齐的, 趾形的, ...
- Japanese:トーインの, つま先状の, ...
- Arabic:مُحَاذى, ذو بروزات إصبعية, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוּוָן בַּעֲקַמִּיּוּת, דְּמוּי אֶצְבָּעוֹת, ...
- Russian:сходящийся, пальцеобразный, ...
- Ukrainian:розвал-сходження, пальцеподібний, ...
- Hindi:संरेखण युक्त, अंगुलीनुमा, ...
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)
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, ...
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