toe Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun one of the digits of the foot
  2. noun the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes
  3. noun forepart of a hoof
  4. noun (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft
  5. verb walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
    • She toes inwards
  6. verb drive obliquely
    toenail.
    • toe a nail
  7. verb hit (a golf ball) with the toe of the club
  8. verb drive (a golf ball) with the toe of the club
  9. verb touch with the toe

WordNet

Toe noun
Etymology
OE. too, taa, AS. ta; akin to D. teen, G. zehe, OHG. zeha, Icel. ta, Sw. tå, Dan. taa; of uncertain origin. *60.
Definitions
  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. (Zoöl.) 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 transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Toed ; present participle & verbal noun Toeing
Definitions
  1. To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.
Toe intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To hold or carry the toes (in a certain way).

Webster 1913