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
: such as
a
: a lateral projection at one end or between the ends of a piece (such as a rod or bolt)
b
: the lowest part (as of an embankment, dam, or cliff)
3
see also:
toed; toeing
1
: to touch, reach, or drive with the toe
toe a football
2
: to furnish with a toe
toe a sock
3
: to drive (something, such as a nail) obliquely
also
: to clinch or fasten by or with nails or rods so driven
1
: tiptoe
2
: to stand, walk, or be placed so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
toe in
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Examples of toe in a Sentence
Noun
He felt the sand between his toes.
I accidentally stepped on her toe.
I stubbed my toe on the table's leg.
My sock has a hole in the toe.
the toe of her boot
the toe of the peninsula
Verb
She toed off her shoes.
The pitcher toed the rubber.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The actress sported heeled platform penny loafers, featuring the classic penny shape, with a strap across the vamp, apron stitching and a rounded square toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Pasha Talankin, the school's videographer, was assigned to shoot it all, to prove to Russia's government that the school was toeing the line.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Wiggins will miss an eighth consecutive game with a toe injury.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The actress sported heeled platform penny loafers, featuring the classic penny shape, with a strap across the vamp, apron stitching and a rounded square toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean will get the start for the Americans, while Eduardo Rodriguez of the Arizona Diamondbacks will toe the rubber for Venezuela.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Pasha Talankin, the school's videographer, was assigned to shoot it all, to prove to Russia's government that the school was toeing the line.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Toe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toe. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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toe
1 of 2 noun1
a
: one of the jointed parts of the front end of a vertebrate foot
b
: the front end or part of a foot or hoof
c
: the front end or part of something worn on the foot
2
: something that resembles a toe
toe
2 of 2 verb
toed; toeing
: to touch, reach, or kick with the toes
Medical Definition
toe
noun
: one of the terminal members of a vertebrate's foot
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