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toe |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Toe \Toe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Toed}; p. pr & vb n. {Toeing}.] To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to as to toe the mark. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Toe \Toe\, v. i. To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way). {To toe in}, to stand or carry the feet in such a way that the toes of either foot incline toward the other {To toe out}, to have the toes of each foot, in standing or walking, incline from the other foot. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Toe \Toe\, n. [OE. too taa, AS t[=a]; akin to D. teen, G. zehe, OHG. z[=e]ha, Icel. t[=a], Sw t[*a], Dan. taa; of uncertain origin. [root]60.] 1. (Anat.) One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal. ``Each one tripping on his toe.'' --Shak. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal. 3. Anything or any part corresponding to the toe of the foot; as the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate. 4. (Mach.) a The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step. b A lateral projection at one end or between the ends of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved c A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece. {Toe biter} (Zo["o]l.), a tadpole; a polliwig. {Toe drop} (Med.), a morbid condition of the foot in which the toe is depressed and the heel elevated, as in talipes equinus See {Talipes}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: toe adj : having a toe or toes of a specified kind often used in combination; "long-toed"; "five-toed" [syn: {toed}] [ant: {toeless}] n 1: one of the digits of the foot 2: the part of footwear that covers the toes 3: forepart of a hoof v 1: walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction; "She toes inwards" 2: drive obliquely; "toe a nail" 3: hit the ball with the toe of the club, in golf 4: touch with the toe
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