Toe: meaning, definitions and examples

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toe

[ təʊ ]

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body part

The part of the foot at the front end of the toes.

Synonyms

digit, phalange

Examples of usage

He stubbed his toe on the edge of the table.
She painted her toenails bright red.

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shoe

The front part of a shoe or sock where the toes are positioned.

Synonyms

front, tip

Examples of usage

The shoe has a reinforced toe for added protection.
She wore socks with reinforced toes for hiking.

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touch lightly

To touch, kick, or push something with the toes.

Synonyms

nudge, tap

Examples of usage

He toed the ball gently towards the goal.
She toed the ground nervously during the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "toe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dedo do pé

🇮🇳 पैर की अंगुली

🇩🇪 Zehe

🇮🇩 jari kaki

🇺🇦 палець ноги

🇵🇱 palec u nogi

🇯🇵 足の指 (あしのゆび)

🇫🇷 orteil

🇪🇸 dedo del pie

🇹🇷 ayak parmağı

🇰🇷 발가락

🇸🇦 أُصْبُعُ القَدَم

🇨🇿 prst na noze

🇸🇰 prst na nohe

🇨🇳 脚趾 (jiǎozhǐ)

🇸🇮 prst na nogi

🇮🇸 tá

🇰🇿 аяқ саусағы

🇬🇪 თითი (თითი ფეხზე)

🇦🇿 ayaq barmağı

🇲🇽 dedo del pie

Word origin

The word 'toe' originated from the Old English word 'tā' of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'teen' and German 'Zehe'. The use of 'toe' to refer to the digits of the foot dates back to the early 14th century. The association with the front part of a shoe or sock developed in the late 19th century.