toe

¹toe

noun \ˈtō\

Definition of TOE

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>: as a : a lateral projection at one end or between the ends of a piece (as a rod or bolt) b : the lowest part (as of an embankment, dam, or cliff)

3

: toe dance

— toe·less \-ləs\ adjective

— on one's toes

: alert 1

— toe to toe

: facing one another

Examples of TOE

1. He felt the sand between his toes.
2. I accidentally stepped on her toe.
3. I stubbed my toe on the table's leg.
4. My sock has a hole in the toe.
5. the toe of her boot
6. the toe of the peninsula

Origin of TOE

Middle English to, from Old English tā; akin to Old High German zēha toe

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral